heliogravure

[ hee-lee-oh-gruh-vyoor, -uh-grey-vyoor ]

noun

1. photoengraving.

Word History and Origins

Origin of heliogravure¹

From French, dating back to 1875–80; helio-, gravure

Example Sentences

Here the illustrations are facsimile reproductions by Amand-Durand's heliogravure process, and their delicacy is perfectly seen.

From Project Gutenberg

After considerable experimental work, involving several methods and several firms, the making of the heliogravure plates and the hand-press prints was entrusted to The Photogravure and Color Company of New York City.

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The collection also includes Millet's lithograph, The Sower, and his rare heliogravure, Maternal Precaution.

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The heliogravure reproduction of the Trifid nebula is No. 55.

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