Plural of aquatint; a printmaking technique using acid to etch metal plates, creating areas of tone similar to watercolor paintings.
From Italian 'acqua tinta' (tinted water), combining Latin 'aqua' (water) and Italian 'tinta' (tint/color). The technique was invented in the 17th century and became popular in the 18th century for reproducing watercolor effects in prints.
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