Etchings: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when referring to a printmaking technique where designs are incised into a surface by acid. Often refers to art created through this process.

• She admired the delicate etchings of the local artist on display at the gallery

Typically refers to designs or texts carved into hard surfaces such as metal, wood, or stone. Commonly used for more permanent markings.

• The museum showcased ancient engravings on stone tablets that offered insight into early human civilizations

Used broadly to refer to images or text produced by transferring ink from a plate or another original surface to paper. Can refer to art, photographs, or general printed materials.

• She decorated her living room with prints of famous artworks

Refers to the metal sheets used in printing processes or can also mean the original metal surface that holds the etched or engraved design. It can also mean more general items like dishes, depending on context.

• The artist prepared his plates carefully before making prints of his works