CultureSeptember 3, 2026

gravure

gruh-VYUR

Definition

A printing process in which an image is etched into a copper plate, allowing for high-quality reproduction of photographs and fine art.

Etymology

The word is derived from the French term 'gravure,' meaning 'engraving,' which comes from the verb 'graver,' meaning 'to carve or cut' in a metal surface.

In the news

The article highlights that the magazine Camera was 'gravure-printed,' distinguishing its high-quality visual presentation from standard text-based publications of the era.

The oldest art magazines ever published

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The Indian Express

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