[DCRM-L] litho-engraving?

[Noble, Richard]

Also have a look at Gascoigne 19f, "Stone engraving", and 20c, "Transfer
from intaglio", either of which could be called "lith-engraving".

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On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 3:00 PM Ryan Hildebrand <rhilde at uoregon.edu> wrote:

> Hi Francis,
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> 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
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> Ryan Hildebrand
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> *From:* DCRM-L <dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu> *On Behalf Of *Lapka, Francis
> *Sent:* Friday, November 16, 2018 11:41 AM
> *To:* 'dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu' <dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu>
> *Subject:* [DCRM-L] litho-engraving?
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> 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:
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> http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O589018/not-the-only-puss-that-satirical-print-rock-co/
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> 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.
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> Francis
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> Francis Lapka  ·  Senior Catalogue Librarian
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