Etching Scanning
Etchings combine fine line work with paper and often subtle tonal variation, making careful capture important.
The original should be supported appropriately and captured with sufficient resolution to preserve fine etched lines and the visual relationship between plate marks, ink and paper.
Etching digitisation
The capture method should be selected around the original object, its condition and the purpose of the digital master. Suitable material may be captured with a WideTEK 36 ART, reprographic camera system or flatbed solution, while delicate, oversized or surface-sensitive work may require a non-contact approach.
Materials and considerations
Etchings
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Drypoints
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Aquatints
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Historic etchings
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Artist prints
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Print collections
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Key considerations
- Etchings
- Drypoints
- Aquatints
- Historic etchings
- Artist prints
- Print collections
Need an artwork scanning specification?
We can assess the size, material, condition and intended use of your artwork or visual collection and recommend an appropriate capture method and digital output.