chalcographicadj.
/kalkəʊˈɡrafɪk/ Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of chalcography.
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society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > printmaking > engraving > intaglio printing > [adjective] > copperplate engraving
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1815 European Mag. 68 111 The noblest aims of the calcographic art.
1816 S. W. Singer Researches Hist. Playing Cards 201 Not only the infancy of xylography, but also that of the chalcographic art.
Derivatives
chalcoˈgraphical adj. = chalcographic adj.
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society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > printmaking > engraving > intaglio printing > [adjective] > copperplate engraving
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18.. (title) Calcographical Memorials of Literary Personages..a collection of 234 Engravings.
1884 Athenæum 1 Nov. 568/2 In order to promote the study of engraving in its earlier stages, it is proposed to form an International Chalcographical Society.
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