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Recent Examples of aquatint
The aquatints are presumed to be from an original Bodmer collection.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Although Picasso had little formal training, his curiosity drove him to explore etchings, lithographs, aquatints and linocuts.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
Like any new technology, aquatint, in its earliest days, embraced an idealism, found in prints depicting fantasies of classical antiquity.
—Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2022
There also are a few that combine multiple techniques, including etching and aquatint, to achieve a softer, more watery effect.
—Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2020
The 40 artworks in the show are lithographs, etchings, drypoints, aquatints and woodcuts.
—Susan Dunne, courant.com, 29 Oct. 2019
An 1879 etching-aquatint-drypoint by Felix Hilaire Buhot tells the story of a deadly two-week cold snap in Paris.
—Susan Dunne, courant.com, 29 Oct. 2019
Jenny Freestone and Jake Muirhead, both Marylanders, uses such venerable techniques as etching, drypoint and aquatint.
—Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2019
That sparked his obsession with prints, of which there are several types, including lithographs, woodcuts and aquatints.
—Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 25 Jan. 2019
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Although Picasso had little formal training, his curiosity drove him to explore etchings, lithographs, aquatints and linocuts.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
Like any new technology, aquatint, in its earliest days, embraced an idealism, found in prints depicting fantasies of classical antiquity.
—Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2022
There also are a few that combine multiple techniques, including etching and aquatint, to achieve a softer, more watery effect.
—Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2020
The 40 artworks in the show are lithographs, etchings, drypoints, aquatints and woodcuts.
—Susan Dunne, courant.com, 29 Oct. 2019
An 1879 etching-aquatint-drypoint by Felix Hilaire Buhot tells the story of a deadly two-week cold snap in Paris.
—Susan Dunne, courant.com, 29 Oct. 2019
Jenny Freestone and Jake Muirhead, both Marylanders, uses such venerable techniques as etching, drypoint and aquatint.
—Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2019
That sparked his obsession with prints, of which there are several types, including lithographs, woodcuts and aquatints.
—Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 25 Jan. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aquatint
Noun
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The Wrinkle Pen immediately plumps fine lines, and long-term erases etching.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Experts say the etchings were engraved there to ward off evil, trap demons and—in one case—curse an enemy.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Nov. 2024
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The soft watercolor portrait print of his mother no less, on delicate sheer organzas, were standouts, as were his hourglass constructions and floral dimensional embroideries.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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An Egon Schiele watercolor is set to be sold next month at Christie’s after a settlement was reached between its cosigner and the heirs of its original owner, a Viennese cabaret performer and writer who was killed in a Nazi concentration camp.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In addition to oil, Sandmeyer uses mixed media, collage, acrylics, ink, charcoal and fabric.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Place a grill pan on the stovetop over high heat or preheat a charcoal or gas grill.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The engravings from the Amud Cave artifacts, meanwhile, were found to have no clear orientation or patterning, consistent with functional use as tools for wearing down, smoothing or polishing.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Frankfurt silver inscription is an engraving on silver foil that consists of 18 lines written in Latin.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Their spring collection features fresh pastels and breathable fabrics, perfect for yoga, Pilates, or just lounging in style.—
Julie Loffredi,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The piece is now available at select boutiques in assorted hues including pastel pink, lime green, a fiery orange, and more.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Aquatint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquatint. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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