Gravure, Maniere de faire mordre à l'eau-forte: pl. V

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 of various equipment and illustrations related to the process of etching. The image features detailed diagrams of different tools and processes used in etching, including a stand with a basin, sheets with intricate patterns, a lush landscape scene, and components like plates, measuring devices, and a box with bottles. Figures labeled from 1 to 7 signify each component or stage, presenting a clear instructional diagram of the etching process with accompanying French descriptions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 35.5 x 22.3 cm (14 x 8 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 40.2 x 26.2 cm (15 13/16 x 10 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.20.6

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, Maniere de faire mordre à l'eau-forte.; lower left in plate: 157.; upper right in plate: Pl. V.

Wikidata ID

Q75396594

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