drypoint
/ˈdraɪpɔɪnt/
noun
- 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.
- 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.