A worn book with a faded yellow cover marked by light stains and handwritten letters marked "H2" at the top. Etching of a robed figure holding a large engraved sheet, seated on a stool carved with a figure, turned halfway toward the viewer and gesturing beside a tall jar. Engraving of a decorative plaque framed by angels and garlands, inscribed with text. A decorative border of twisted rope and leaves enclosing French text presenting Abraham Bosse's 1645 engraving manual. A black and white illustration of a figure holding a candle under a tilted board with small holes, lighting it from below as part of early printmaking methods. An illustration of printmaking tools, including pointed styluses, a brush, and a sharpening stone, labeled in French. A diagram depicting different lines including curved lines, parallel hatching, and crosshatching techniques, labeled with letters. An illustration of two hands demonstrating engaging motions, one angled upwards, and the other downwards, each holding a tool marking directional lines in labeled diagrams. An illustration of a person leaning over a tilted frame, pouring liquid from a jug onto a metal plate as part of the etching process, with labeled tools and container below. Instructional diagrams of two framed metal sheets, one upright and one tilted, each positioned on stands to demonstrate printmaking techniques. Black-and-white Illustration of a draped arm extended over rolling hills, shown on an instructional scroll with labeled diagrams of shaded forms and textures showing etching techniques. Illustrated diagram of hands demonstrating step-by-step use of tools on metal plates, with labeled figures showing etching technique and tool positioning. Illustrated diagram showing a labeled technical diagram of a disassembled mechanical printing press, its structural components separated and annotated with letters. A front-facing technical diagram of a mechanical press, with internal components labeled with lettering. Etching of a front-facing printing press with a labeled roller reading “Les Langes,” showing a crank handle and flatbed plate beneath within a shadowed interior. Etching of a drying arrangement showing feathers laid above stacked firewood beneath a draped canopy, with labeled letters marking each component. An illustration of two hands demonstrating engaging motions, one angled upwards, and the other downwards, each holding a tool marking directional lines in labeled diagrams. An illustration of a person leaning over a tilted frame, pouring liquid from a jug onto a metal plate as part of the etching process, with labeled tools and container below. A diagram with two hands demonstrating engraving methods: one pressing a tool onto a metal plate, the other holding a tool at an angle. A diagram of a disassembled printing press, showing rollers, columns, and support structure, with each component labeled with letters. Two etched diagrams of a star-shaped device with a central square socket, labeled with numbers. A printer operates a large wooden printing press while prints hang to dry above. A worn book with a weathered, yellow back cover with green ink stains and wear along the edges. A book spread with printed French text on the right page and detailed illustrations of hands using engraving tools on the left page.

Abraham Bosse

On the Manner of Etching with Acid and with a Burin, and of Dark-Manner Engraving,

Maker

Title

On the Manner of Etching with Acid and with a Burin, and of Dark-Manner Engraving

Medium

etching

Materials/Techniques

Signature / Inscription / Marks

On pastedown:price and accession numbers.Also, in pen upperleft corner:Ds.

Identification

Edition

First Edition

Place

Place Made: Paris; Place Made: France

Type

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Herbert N. Straus

Object Number

51.004

On the Manner of Etching with Acid and with a Burin, and of Dark-Manner Engraving
(De la Manière de graver à l’eau-forte et au burin, et de la gravure en manière noire) Paris

First Edition

On pastedown:price and accession numbers.Also, in pen upperleft corner:Ds.

Place Made: Paris; Place Made: France

Publications

Exhibition History

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