Etching Common

an impression made from an etched plate

"The museum's new exhibit focuses on restoring historic copperplate etchings to reveal the fine lines of 18th-century cityscapes."

an etched plate made with the use of acid

"The artist carefully applied acid to the copper plate, creating a detailed etching that captured every shadow in the landscape."

making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them

"The old printmaker spent his entire career mastering the delicate art of copperplate etching to produce detailed landscapes."

The art of producing an image from a metal plate into which an image or text has been etched with acid.

"The museum displayed a stunning etching that revealed fine details in the portrait's facial features through the delicate lines on the copper plate."