The Etching Tools of James McBey - Stopping Out Varnish
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1925-1959
MediumVarnish, glass, cork
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions7.4 x 3.7 x 3.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1961 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
LocationOn Display - Gallery 13
Object numberABDAG005548.22
Keywords
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Stopping out varnish is applied to the back of pieces, so that when they are dipped in acid, the applied section will resist the etching effect and look elevated.
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