Manual of Etching

Manual of Etching

Introduction to Etching, Etching Techniques, Graphic Design, Materials and Equipments, Manual Printing, The History of Printing, Printmaking, Metalworking

The manual provides information on the necessary materials, tools, and techniques used in etching. It contains step-by-step instructions for creating etchings with precision and artistic expression, covering methods such as line etching, aquatint, and dry point. It also includes a historical overview of the etching process, best practice recommendations, and practical tips for avoiding common mistakes.

ID: It is a hardcover book, around 8” x 5.5”. Cover is bound with a leatherette, with stitched binding. Text is printed on cream colored paper. Approximately 94 pages. 3 photos are shown with the first picture showing the cover of the manual upright stating "Manual of Etching" and "George. T Plowman." The second picture stating, "Manual of Etching; a handbook for the beginner-by George T. Plowman, author of "Etching and other graphic arts, and illustrated treatise with New York, Dodd, Mead and Company." The third photo illustrates a set of different equipment used for etching.

Plowman, George; New York Dodd, Mead and Company

From the collection of Lydia Ferguson

Aegis Digital Museum

1924

Keily Zendejas Benavides

This material is subject to copyright law and is made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only.

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English

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United States, New York, Early 20th-century

Text, Printed Material