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Gravure en Maniere de Crayon: pl. VIII

Antonio Baratta after A.-J. de Fehrt

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing showing various engraving tools and techniques. It includes detailed illustrations of tools like styluses, rollers, and other implements used in engraving. The drawings also show textural effects such as cross-hatching and stippling. There are anatomical drawings of the human ear, with contour lines and cross-hatching for depth. Labels and annotations indicate it may be an educational diagram on engraving techniques.

Artwork Details

Date
1771/1779
Medium
engraving and crayon-manner engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3200 × 4972 px
Public Domain
Yes
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