heliogravuren.
/hiːlɪəʊˈɡreɪvjʊə/ A process of engraving by means of the action of light on a sensitized surface; an engraved plate, or an engraving, thus obtained; photogravure. Also attributive.
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heliography1845
photoglyphography1856
photoglyphy1858
phototypy1859
photogravure1873
dallastype1875
phototypography1875
heliogravure1879
autogravure1885
typogravure1885
helio-engraving1886
process engraving1889
gravure1893
colour gravure1900
1879 F. J. Furnivall New Shakspere Soc. Rep. 7 A héliogravure reproduction by M. Dujardin, of Virtue's engraving.
1881 Athenæum 16 Apr. 521/2 The medium of reproduction..is besides somewhat antiquated in these days of autotype and heliogravure.
1883 Pall Mall Gaz. 29 Nov. Phototype, heliogravure, woodcuts, photo and chromo lithography, have been each used according to need.
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