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Aquatint etchings have become a rare item in today's print world. It is created from an Intaglio process. "Intaglio" refers to a print made from a plate(s) with recesses in it. The recesses are caused by the artist's marks which are eaten into the surface of the plate by acid. The recessed areas hold ink for printing. Developed in the16th century as an alternative to engraving. Aquatint is a technique used for creating a painterly and watercolor-like quality.