heliogravure

[hee-lee-oh-gruh-vyoor, -uh-grey-vyoor]

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noun

photoengraving.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of heliogravure¹

From French, dating back to 1875–80; helio-, gravure

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Here the illustrations are facsimile reproductions by Amand-Durand's heliogravure process, and their delicacy is perfectly seen.

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After considerable experimental work, involving several methods and several firms, the making of the heliogravure plates and the hand-press prints was entrusted to The Photogravure and Color Company of New York City.

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The collection also includes Millet's lithograph, The Sower, and his rare heliogravure, Maternal Precaution.