Summary
The video showcases the recreation of Mary Cassatt's color prints, particularly The Letter, emphasizing her multi-plate techniques in collaboration with Modeste Leroy. Viewers are taken through the intricate metal plate intaglio methods, including registering plates and employing the soft ground technique. The process delves into acid etching with ferric chloride, drypoint scratching, inking, and printing to create stunning tonal areas using aquatint. The utilization of a rosin box for ink adhesion and la poupée technique for inking the three plates adds depth to the reproduction process.
Introduction
Introduction to the video with details about the recreating project of Mary Cassatt's color prints, The Letter.
Multi-Plate Color Prints
Explanation of Mary Cassatt's multi-plate color prints and collaboration with Modeste Leroy.
Recreating The Letter
Recreating The Letter using metal plate intaglio techniques.
Registration Techniques
Demonstration of registering plates using pin holes and clamping methods.
Soft Ground Technique
Explanation and demonstration of the soft ground technique in printmaking.
Acid Etching Process
Detailed process of using ferric chloride for acid etching and cleaning the plate afterwards.
Drypoint Technique
Discussion and demonstration of drypoint technique with scratching and inking process.
Printing Process
Inking, wiping, and printing process of the plate onto paper.
Aquatint Technique
Explanation and demonstration of adding tonal areas of color using aquatint technique.
Rosin Box Technique
Explanation of using a rosin box and fusing rosin to the plate for holding ink during printing.
Final Printing Process
Inking and printing process of the three plates using a la poupée technique.
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