Project Gutenberg 2010-09-17 Public domain in the USA. 281 Lalanne, Maxime 1827 1886 Lalanne, François Antoine Maxime Lalanne, Francois Antoine Maxime Lalanne, Maxime-François-Antoine Koehler, S. R. (Sylvester Rosa) 1837 1900 Koehler, Sylvester Rosa 12013305 Traité de la gravure à l'eau-forte. English A Treatise on Etching Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Treatise on Etching" by Maxime Lalanne is a comprehensive guide on the art of etching, originally written in the late 19th century. The treatise aims to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical instruction on etching techniques for students and artists alike. It addresses both the aesthetic qualities of etching as well as the technical processes involved, thereby offering insights into the skills necessary to master this intricate art form. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the technical aspects of etching, emphasizing the importance of mastering the necessary tools and materials before attempting to create artwork. It outlines the defining characteristics of etching, explaining the process of how designs can be fixed on metal plates through the use of acid. The translator's preface discusses the growing interest in etching and the need for clear guidance on its practice, particularly for novices. The content reveals a meticulous approach, with a focus on preparation, technique, and the significance of understanding each step to achieve desired artistic effects. This sets the stage for readers to engage fully with Lalanne's innovative methods and insights into etching as both a craft and an artistic medium. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Etching -- Technique NE Text Browsing: Art & Photography Category: Art Category: How To ... 299507 2025-06-13T15:47:30.917958 text/html 290276 2021-01-07T00:38:50 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1302037 2021-01-07T00:38:50 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1406126 2025-06-13T15:47:39.355952 application/epub+zip 1408202 2025-06-13T15:47:33.573968 application/epub+zip 176242 2025-06-13T15:47:32.051983 application/epub+zip 1536117 2025-06-13T15:47:43.503887 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1511549 2025-06-13T15:47:38.323973 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286214 2022-09-15T11:34:37.545036 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244695 2025-06-13T15:47:30.014992 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 244445 2021-01-07T00:38:50 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 89631 2021-01-07T00:38:50 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 244498 2021-01-07T00:38:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 89509 2021-01-07T00:38:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20902 2025-06-13T15:47:43.672890 application/rdf+xml 12852 2025-06-13T15:47:32.627964 image/jpeg 3308 2025-06-13T15:47:32.340938 image/jpeg 1367459 2025-06-13T15:47:31.000003 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia