etching ground

American  

noun

1. ground.

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Etymology

Origin of etching ground

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

The etcher first covers the surface of the metal with a layer of some waxy substance and draws his picture through this coating, or "etching ground," as it is called.

From Rembrandt A Collection Of Fifteen Pictures and a Portrait of the Painter with Introduction and Interpretation by Hurll, Estelle M. (Estelle May)

Rembrandt's etching ground has been the subject of considerable discussion.

From Rembrandt's Etching Technique: An Example by Morse, Peter

Though the case must be left as "not proven," the use of a white etching ground is consistent with Rembrandt's practice of using the simplest effective means for achieving his artistic aims.

From Rembrandt's Etching Technique: An Example by Morse, Peter

The black-lead from the scratches adheres to the etching ground and shows upon it as pale grey, much more visible than anything else you can use for tracing.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" by Various

This was carried to the printer, who, having placed it between damp paper and passed it through the press, returned it, the black-lead outline distinctly appearing on the etching ground.

From Old Coloured Books by Paston, George