printmaker

[ print-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person who makes prints, especially an artist working in one of the graphic mediums.

printmaker

/ ˈprɪntˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. a person who makes print, esp a craftsman or artist in this field

Word History and Origins

Origin of printmaker¹

First recorded in 1925–30; print + maker

Example Sentences

Dürer, born in 1471, was a major painter and printmaker who introduced Renaissance art to Germany and northern Europe.

From BBC

Another influence is Anni Albers, one of the world’s leading textile designers and printmakers, and wife of Josef Albers, who blurred the lines between the ancient craft of hand-weaving and modern art.

From BBC

Beginning her career as a printmaker, she encountered the work of Joseph Cornell at the Pasadena Museum of Art in 1967, after which Saar began experimenting with what would become her signature mixed-media style.

From New York Times

In “PINK, UNPACKED” Seattle printmakers explore the color pink and its cultural baggage.

From Seattle Times

Davidson’s gallery has also left an imprint on the region, showcasing work by the greats of art history alongside art by contemporary, local printmakers, a unique mix.

From Seattle Times