The art or process of making colored engravings or prints using copper plates with applied colors.
Combining Greek 'chroma' (color), 'chalkos' (copper), and 'graphia' (the act of writing/drawing), this term names a hybrid technique blending traditional copper engraving with color application methods.
This technique represents a fascinating bridge between old-school copper engraving and modern color printing—imagine having to carefully hand-apply or selectively ink different colors onto a single engraved plate to create a full-color print.
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