Copper engraving (printing process)
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Descripción
Refers to the process of engraving for printing using copper plates. It was replaced in the early 19th century by the use of more durable plates, generally made of either steel or steel-faced copper.
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Otros términos
- kopergraveren [nl]
- grabado en cobre (proceso de impresión) [es]
- copper plate engraving (printing process) [en]
- copperplate engraving (printing process) [en]
- chalcography [en]
- engraving, copper (printing process) [en]
- engraving, copperplate (printing process) [en]