drypoint
- noun
- /ˈdraɪˌpɔɪnt/
- Specialized
:
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- The artist created a beautiful drypoint print of a serene landscape using a hard-pointed needle.
- drypoint etching
Examples
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Collectors often seek out original drypoints for their unique textures and lines.
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Many artists prefer drypoints for their unique texture.
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The museum displayed a rare drypoint created by a famous 19th-century artist.
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She learned how to make a drypoint in her printmaking class at college.
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The artist created a stunning drypoint of the landscape.
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She showcased her skill by producing a drypoint that captured intricate details of the human figure.
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At the exhibition, several drypoint prints illustrated the unique textures achieved by scratching the metal plate.
Synonyms
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3.6
A picture made by pressing paper on a carved surface with ink
A print made by scratching a metal plate with a hard needle to make dark, soft lines
How Complex
- Specialized
3
3.4
- Specialized
1
3.0
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Drypoint for the print is named after the same idea: it is a picture printed from a plate scratched with a point 'sharp tip' and done 'dry' (without acid). So a drypoint print often has soft, velvety lines because the needle leaves a raised edge on the plate.