Engraving and Intaglio Printing, from "Le Magasin Pittoresque" 1852

Charles Jacque's "Engraving and Intaglio Printing" (1852) is a wood engraving depicting the process of intaglio printing. It illustrates the meticulous process of intaglio printing, showing a printer inking an engraved plate and then using a printing press to transfer the ink to paper. The artwork showcases the craftsmanship involved in this traditional printing technique. This print, part of a series published in the "Le Magasin Pittoresque" magazine, provides a valuable historical glimpse into the world of printmaking in the 19th century.