Photogravure


[foh-tuh-gruh-vyoo r, -grey-vyer] /ˌfoʊ tə grəˈvyʊər, -ˈgreɪ vyər/

noun
1.
any of various processes, based on photography, by which an intaglio engraving is formed on a metal plate, from which ink reproductions are made.
2.
the plate.
3.
a print made from it.
/ˌfəʊtəʊɡrəˈvjʊə/
noun
1.
any of various methods in which an intaglio plate for printing is produced by the use of photography
2.
matter printed from such a plate

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