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100 1 _aLalanne, Maxime,
_d1827-1886
240 1 0 _aTraité de la gravure à l'eau-forte. English
245 1 2 _aA Treatise on Etching
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-09-17
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Treatise on Etching" by Maxime Lalanne is a comprehensive guide on the art of etching, originally written in the late 19th century. The treatise aims to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical instruction on etching techniques for students and artists alike. It addresses both the aesthetic qualities of etching as well as the technical processes involved, thereby offering insights into the skills necessary to master this intricate art form. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the technical aspects of etching, emphasizing the importance of mastering the necessary tools and materials before attempting to create artwork. It outlines the defining characteristics of etching, explaining the process of how designs can be fixed on metal plates through the use of acid. The translator's preface discusses the growing interest in etching and the need for clear guidance on its practice, particularly for novices. The content reveals a meticulous approach, with a focus on preparation, technique, and the significance of understanding each step to achieve desired artistic effects. This sets the stage for readers to engage fully with Lalanne's innovative methods and insights into etching as both a craft and an artistic medium. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEtching -- Technique
700 1 _aKoehler, S. R.
_q(Sylvester Rosa),
_d1837-1900
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33751
999 _c74597
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