line engraving

A line engraving (2) of the ship Putnam, 1861.

Noun

  • Engraving in which the effects are produced by lines of different width and closeness, cut with the burin upon copper or similar material; also, a plate so engraved.
  • A picture produced by printing from such an engraving.

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