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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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But the unique, watercolor dog icons set this stationery apart from the pack.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The wood has been covered in watercolors, with sketches of the birds on top.—
Sierra Knoch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Submerge charcoal in water until it's thoroughly cooled.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Like baking soda, a layer of crushed charcoal at the bottom of your garbage bin can absorb odors.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Visitors will also find engravings, lithographs, and other materials meant to provide a better understanding of how Michelangelo created what is arguably his most famous piece of art.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
6 Mar. 2025
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In total, 38 objects, including engravings, lithographs and other materials, provide a deeper understanding of the origins of the artist’s greatest creations.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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More recently, with a rise in the popularity of neutrals and pastels, a particular hue of blue is stealing the scene.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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Robinson says rich earth tones like terra-cotta and Pantone’s mocha mousse will replace idyllic pastels.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Aquatint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquatint. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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