Nouveau traité de la gravure à l’eau-forte pour les peintres et les dessinateurs

Author Written and illustrated by Adolphe Martial Potémont, called Martial French

Editor Edited and published by Alfred Cadart French

1873

Not on view

In addition to publishing and distributing the prints of Société des Aquafortistes (Society of Etchers) members, Cadart issued treatises on the medium. This example by Adolphe Martial Potémont, known as Martial, includes etched illustrations of the tools required; the page displayed here shows etching needles, a bottle of mordant, and a feather used to chase away bubbles that might form while submerging the plate in the acid. On the facing page, he declares the triumph of etching complete.

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Title: Nouveau traité de la gravure à l’eau-forte pour les peintres et les dessinateurs
Author: Written and illustrated by Adolphe Martial Potémont, called Martial (French, Paris 1828–1883 Paris)
Editor: Edited and published by Alfred Cadart (French, Saint-Omer 1828–1875 Paris)
Date: 1873
Medium: Etching and drypoint
Dimensions: 9 15/16 x 6 9/16 x 1/2 in. (25.3 x 16.7 x 1.2 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of Samuel P. Avery, transferred from the Library
Object Number: Ref.7097
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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