Gravure en Taille-douce: pl. III

1771/1779

Antonio Baratta after A.-J. de Fehrt

Associated Names
Antonio Baratta

Artist, Italian, 1724 - 1787

Denis Diderot

Editor, French, 1713 - 1784

A.-J. de Fehrt

Artist After, French, 1723 - 1774

This is a drawing demonstrating various engraving techniques. It includes figures labeled from 1 to 13 showing different stages and methods used in intaglio printing. The upper part displays outlines and profiles of human heads to illustrate depth creation through incision tools. In the middle, hands are depicted using engraving tools to showcase effective handling techniques. Below, there are diagrams of line and shading effects achieved in engraving, featuring crosshatching and parallel-line patterns. The artwork is annotated with letters and numbers to guide viewers through the engraving process.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 35.4 x 22.4 cm (13 15/16 x 8 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 40.2 x 26.3 cm (15 13/16 x 10 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.20.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ursus Books and Prints, Ltd., New York; purchased 1996 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: AB. s.; lower center in plate: Gravure en Taille-douce.; lower left in plate: 155.; upper right in plate: Pl. III.

Wikidata ID

Q75396587

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