Meaning of the word aquatint in English
What does aquatint mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
aquatint
US /ˈæk.wə.tɪnt/
UK /ˈæk.wə.tɪnt/
Noun
1.
a print resembling a watercolor, produced from a copper plate etched in such a way as to give an effect of a wash, used in conjunction with line etching.
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The artist specialized in producing beautiful aquatints of landscapes.
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The exhibition featured several rare 18th-century aquatints.
2.
a method of etching a copper plate with acid to produce an aquatint print.
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Goya was a master of the aquatint technique.
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She learned the art of aquatint at the academy.
Verb
to etch (a copper plate) in the aquatint method.
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He decided to aquatint the plate for his next series of prints.
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The process involves preparing the plate and then carefully aquatinting it.