Collagraph
コラグラフ / 20th century–present / Technique / Print Expression
A print made from a matrix built or textured with materials such as paper, fabric or string. Their edges and surfaces carry the image; relief and intaglio inking can be combined. The assembled matrix is printed, distinguishing it from a collage displayed as the finished work or photographic collotype.
At a glance
Visual cues
- Edges of attached materials appear in the print
- Paper or fabric surface textures
- Tone from ink held by relief and recesses
- Lines, areas and pressure marks interact
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- Exhibitions and teaching that compare Collagraph with neighbouring print techniques
- Publications studying lines, tones and paper through documented works
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Dictionary entry
- Type
- Keep lettering in the work separate from added labels; place medium, artist and date outside the image.
- Composition
- Test material edges, relief and ink retention separately before combining them.
- Material
- Check the collection medium record and the paper and ink; do not infer materials from screen colour alone.
- Caution
- A textured image alone is insufficient. Record the matrix materials and inking method; do not confuse collagraph with collotype.
- Further study
- Clare Romano — collagraphs / Romare Bearden — collagraph prints / Collaged plates and ink application
Related entries
- Monotype (モノタイプ)Same Print Expression lineage.Compare Collagraph and Monotype
- Linocut (リノカット)Shared effects: Intimacy.Compare Collagraph and Linocut
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- Lenticular Printing (レンチキュラー印刷)Shared effects: Play.
- Chine Collé (シン・コレ)Shared effects: Intimacy.
- Halftone (ハーフトーン（網点）)
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