Aquatint | Two-Minute Tour

Join exhibition curator Rena Hoisington on a two-minute tour of Aquatint: From Its Origins to Goya. This innovative printmaking technique swept across Europe in the 18th century, sparking the imaginations of artists and viewers alike. Follow the story of aquatint from its beginnings as a way to recreate ink and wash drawings to Francisco Goya’s extraordinary images of war.
Interested in more? Go in-depth with Rena Hoisington as she explains the process of making an aquatint and its impact on the history of art here: • Introduction to the Sh...
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[@josesaraiva9566]

Good Morning Very interesting, unfortunately I don't live in the United States - I live in Portugal - your Museum is very beautiful, luckily I can see several works online. Thank you very much. Yours sincerely.

[@penmuni3833]

Oh how I wish I could have attended the exhibition. Was there a catalog or a book published for this exhibition?

[@casteretpollux]

Annoying that there is no explanation of the technique. Lovely prints.

[@SarahTurner3]

You can find out more about the Aquatint technique at the exhibition link in the description

[@merryhunt9153]

I agree. What is it? How do they make it? You'd think these people were having to pay by the word.

[@SarahTurner3]

You can find out more about the Aquatint technique at the exhibition link in the description