drypoint

/ˈdraɪpɔɪnt/
noun
  1. A method of printmaking in which a design is scratched directly into a metal plate with a sharp tool, creating a soft, velvety line.
    • Drypoint prints are known for their rich, textured marks.
    • She learned drypoint in her printmaking class and loved the technique.
    • The artist used drypoint to create fine, expressive lines in the portrait.
  2. A print made using the drypoint technique.
    • He bought a signed drypoint at the art fair.
    • The gallery displayed a collection of Rembrandt's drypoints.
    • The drypoint showed a detailed landscape with deep shadows.
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