photogravure

/ˌfoʊtəɡrəˈvjʊr/
noun
  1. A printing process that uses a photograph to create a metal plate for reproducing images, or a print made by this process.
    • The museum displayed a beautiful photogravure from the 19th century.
    • Photogravure was once a popular method for printing high-quality art reproductions.
    • He collected vintage photogravures of famous landscapes.
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