aquatint

/ˈækwəˌtɪnt/
verb
  1. To produce a print using the aquatint method.
    • He spent hours learning to aquatint properly.
    • The artist taught us how to aquatint a copper plate.
    • She plans to aquatint the plate next week.
noun
  1. A method of etching on metal that creates areas of tone rather than lines, used to make prints that look like watercolor paintings.
    • She learned aquatint in her printmaking class and loved the effect.
    • The artist used aquatint to give the print a soft, shadowy background.
    • Many old book illustrations were made using aquatint.
  2. A print made using the aquatint process.
    • The gallery displayed a beautiful aquatint of a mountain landscape.
    • He collected antique aquatints of famous cities.
    • This aquatint shows a harbor scene with great detail.
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