engraved plate

Carved printing surface

An engraved plate is a metal or glass surface with designs cut into it, used for printing or decorative purposes.

In printmaking, ink fills the incised lines and transfers to paper under pressure.

Engraved plates also appear as nameplates, commemorative plaques, or architectural ornaments: The invitation was printed from an engraved plate.

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burin · line work · inscription · metal · press · stamp · currency · old money · banknote · grooves · ink · impression · burnished · zinc · acid bath · printmaking · fine art · master printer

Opposites
printmaking technique/medium

engraved platewoodcut

Relief print from timber

woodblock · screen print · linocut · monotype · wood block

image creation method

engraved platefreehand drawing

Art made without guides

digital illustration · photograph · watercolor · sketch · digital print

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G