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LoC No.: 12013305

Uniform Title: Traité de la gravure à l'eau-forte. English

Title: A Treatise on Etching

Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "A Treatise on Etching" by Maxime Lalanne is a comprehensive guide on the art of etching, originally written in the late 19th century. The treatise aims to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical instruction on etching techniques for students and artists alike. It addresses both the aesthetic qualities of etching as well as the technical processes involved, thereby offering insights into the skills necessary to master this intricate art form. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the technical aspects of etching, emphasizing the importance of mastering the necessary tools and materials before attempting to create artwork. It outlines the defining characteristics of etching, explaining the process of how designs can be fixed on metal plates through the use of acid. The translator's preface discusses the growing interest in etching and the need for clear guidance on its practice, particularly for novices. The content reveals a meticulous approach, with a focus on preparation, technique, and the significance of understanding each step to achieve desired artistic effects. This sets the stage for readers to engage fully with Lalanne's innovative methods and insights into etching as both a craft and an artistic medium. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lalanne, Maxime, 1827-1886

Translator: Koehler, S. R. (Sylvester Rosa), 1837-1900

EBook No.: 33751

Published: Sep 17, 2010

Downloads: 140

Language: English

Subject: Etching -- Technique

LoCC: Fine Arts: Print media

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 12013305

Uniform Title: Traité de la gravure à l'eau-forte. English

Title: A Treatise on Etching

Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Treatise on Etching" by Maxime Lalanne is a comprehensive guide on the art of etching, originally written in the late 19th century. The treatise aims to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical instruction on etching techniques for students and artists alike. It addresses both the aesthetic qualities of etching as well as the technical processes involved, thereby offering insights into the skills necessary to master this intricate art form. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the technical aspects of etching, emphasizing the importance of mastering the necessary tools and materials before attempting to create artwork. It outlines the defining characteristics of etching, explaining the process of how designs can be fixed on metal plates through the use of acid. The translator's preface discusses the growing interest in etching and the need for clear guidance on its practice, particularly for novices. The content reveals a meticulous approach, with a focus on preparation, technique, and the significance of understanding each step to achieve desired artistic effects. This sets the stage for readers to engage fully with Lalanne's innovative methods and insights into etching as both a craft and an artistic medium. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lalanne, Maxime, 1827-1886

Translator: Koehler, S. R. (Sylvester Rosa), 1837-1900

EBook No.: 33751

Published: Sep 17, 2010

Downloads: 140

Language: English

Subject: Etching -- Technique

LoCC: Fine Arts: Print media

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.