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Mezzotintoing :: Mezzotintoing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Mezzotint.

Mezzotinter :: Mezzotinter (n.) One who engraves in mezzotint.

Mezzotint :: Mezzotint (n.) A manner of engraving on copper or steel by drawing upon a surface previously roughened, and then removing the roughness in places by scraping, burnishing, etc., so as to produce the requisite light and shade. Also, an engraving so produced..

Mezzotinto :: Mezzotinto (v. t.) To engrave in mezzotint; to represent by mezzotint.

Mezzotint :: Mezzotint (v. t.) To engrave in mezzotint.

Mezzotintoed :: Mezzotintoed (imp. & p. p.) of Mezzotint.

Cradle :: Cradle (n.) A tool used in mezzotint engraving, which, by a rocking motion, raises burrs on the surface of the plate, so preparing the ground..

Roulette :: Roulette (n.) A similar wheel used to roughen the surface of a plate, as in making alterations in a mezzotint..

Mezzotinto :: Mezzotinto (n.) Mezzotint.

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