[DCRM-L] litho-engraving?

[Ryan Hildebrand]

Hi Francis,

See Felix Brunner's Handbook of Graphic Reproduction Processes for a discussion of the technique (litho etching, too). Here is the essential bit: "the litho engraving lies halfway between planographic and intaglio printing. It is an imitation of copperplate engraving and etching and was developed during that phase of printing history when the lithographic technique permitted quicker and cheaper production than intaglio machines ... The engraving is done with sharp steel needles or with a drawing diamond..." -Ryan


Ryan Hildebrand
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University of Oregon Libraries
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Subject: [DCRM-L] litho-engraving?

I have in hand an amusing set of cards that parody carte de visite photographs, perhaps made during the 1860s (given the subject matter). The V&A has some too, including this charming puss:

http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O589018/not-the-only-puss-that-satirical-print-rock-co/

For materials and techniques, the V&A calls this a "litho-engraving," a term I haven't encountered before, and one I don't see in standard sources such as Gascoigne. What does it mean? Is it intended to mean a lithographic reproduction of an intaglio print? To my eye the lines look plausibly etched (under a loop), but I recognize that this look could be mimicked.

Francis


Francis Lapka  *  Senior Catalogue Librarian
Department of Rare Books and Manuscripts
Yale Center for British Art
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