Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A method of engraving on wood by the use of a red-hot metallic point; also, a picture produced by this method.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Pyrography; also, a design or picture made by pyrography.
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He was an artist of decided and original talent, who also occupied himself successfully with pyrogravure, and who was happily inspired by the Japanese colour-prints.
The French Impressionists (1860-1900) Camille Mauclair 1908
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"And can you define the words pyrogravure, xylographie, lithographie, or héliogravure?"
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