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mezzotints


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mezzotints

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Prints made using the mezzotint process, in which the surface of the plate is methodically roughened with a rocker to produce a dark background; areas may then be lightened using various scrapers.

Variations

zwarte kunstprent

Mezzotinto

Schabkunst

mezzatinto

media tinta

mezzotint

mezzotint engravings

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