The Art And Practice Of Etching: With Directions For Other Methods Of Light And Entertaining Engraving (1849)

by Henry Thomas Alken

Book Overview

The Art and Practice of Etching is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and methods of etching, written by Henry Thomas Alken in 1849. The book provides detailed instructions on the various stages of the etching process, from preparing the plate to applying the acid and printing the final image. In addition to etching, Alken also provides directions for other methods of light and entertaining engraving, including aquatint and mezzotint. He covers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165653125
• ISBN13: 9781165653126
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"