photogravure

photogravure Definition

photo·gra·vure (fōt′ō grə vyo̵or′)

noun

a photochemical process by which photographs are reproduced on intaglio printing plates or cylinders
a plate or cylinder so made
a print from such a plate, usually with a satinlike finish

Etymology: Fr < photo (contr. < photographe < photograph) + gravure, engraving < graver: see engrave

photogravure Usage Examples

Converse of object

see: Click on the thumbnail, right, to see a photogravure of the original painting.

Modifies a noun

process: This site also gives a very brief definition of the photogravure process.
print: Paul Cava, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, USA, for permission to reproduce three photogravure prints from his Fine Art web site.

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