Associations to the word «Mezzotint»

Wiktionary

MEZZOTINT, noun. A form of intaglio etching in which a metal plate is roughened evenly and then smoothed to bring out an image
MEZZOTINT, noun. An etching or print made using this method
MEZZOTINT, verb. To make such etchings

Dictionary definition

MEZZOTINT, noun. Print produced by an engraving that has been scraped to represent light or shade.

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky