gypsography

English

Etymology

From gypsum +‎ -graphy.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɒɡɹəfi

Noun

gypsography (uncountable)

  1. The art or process of engraving on gypsum.
    • 2002, Victor Arwas, Art Nouveau: The French Aesthetic, Papadakis Publisher, →ISBN, page 202:
      Maurice Dumont developed his own version of gypsography, executing a number of stylised figures in landscapes in blind embossing and lightly inked. He also produced etchings, drypoints, wood engravings, lithographs and zincographs.

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