Maniere noire (mezzotint)

The mezzotint is a printmaking method invented in the middle of the 17th century. Ludwig Von Siegen

gets the credit for its invention.

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Bibliography:

"Mezzotint." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2013. Encyclopedia.com. 06 Oct. 2013 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.