Why a woodcut wears differently from an engraving
A woodcut prints from raised ridges; a copper engraving holds ink in grooves. Breaks, softened lines and retouching leave different clues in successive impressions.
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A woodcut prints from raised ridges; a copper engraving holds ink in grooves. Breaks, softened lines and retouching leave different clues in successive impressions.