mezzotint

Noun

A printmaking technique in which the image is created by roughening the entire surface of a metal plate.

ریشه

From Italian 'mezzo' (half) + 'tinta' (tint).

مثال

• The artist used mezzotint to create a soft and atmospheric effect in the print.
• The mezzotint was highly valued for its ability to capture subtle tonal variations.
• The museum has a collection of mezzotint prints from the 18th century.