What is woodblock printing?
Woodblock printing is a technique that uses a carved wooden surface to create an image on materials such as paper or cloth. Ink or paint is applied thinly to the carved surface, which is then pressed against the material to transfer the image. This method has been historically significant in various cultures for producing prints and textiles.
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ARTWORKS RELATED TO WOODBLOCK PRINTING
Alex Katz
Blue Flags, 2014
Limited Edition Print
Woodblock printing
USD 18,900
Marc Chagall
La Sirene, 1950
Limited Edition Print
Woodblock printing
USD 7,350
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