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Gravure en Bois, Principes: pl. III

Antonio Baratta

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of wood engraving techniques. The drawing shows various techniques and examples of wood engraving, with different figures labeled and detailed. It includes multiple carvings and patterns, such as straight and curved lines, grids, and waveforms. Each figure demonstrates a different style or method of engraving on a block of wood. The final figure displays a detailed scene featuring an obelisk and classical architecture.

Artwork Details

Date
1771/1779
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3117 × 4942 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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