The Mezzotint: History and Technique

Reprint of 1990 first edition. History of its origins in the 17th century, rise and fall in the 18th and 19th centuries, and revival as a medium of artistic expression in the 20th century. Followed by a section on the making of plate making, proofing, printing, alterations, special effects, color, etc. There are over 300 illustrations 25 in color , of mezzotints, mezzotint proofs or variants, and, in the second part, details of plates. Line drawings illustrating techniques accompany the second part. The author is a mezzotint artist. Includes a list of suppliers, bibliography and index. Spine and part of cover of jacket faded. 296 pages. stiff paper wrappers.. small 4to..