intaglio

🇺🇸 /ɪnˈtæljəʊ/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈtɑːliəʊ/
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A method of printmaking where an image is incised into a surface, usually a metal plate, and the incised lines hold the ink to create a printed image.

The artist showcased her skill in intaglio, with each print revealing intricate details.

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n. A method of printmaking where an image is incised into a surface, usually a metal plate, and the incised lines hold the ink to create a printed image.

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Plural intagli