[f. Gr. type *χαλκογραφία, f. χαλκογράφος: see above. In F. chalcographie.] The art of engraving on copper.
1661. Evelyn, Mem. (1857), I. 364. I … had recommended to me the publishing what I had written of Chalcography. Ibid. (1662) (title), Sculptura: or the History, and Art of Chalcography and Engraving in Copper.
1816. Singer, Hist. Cards, 93, note. The curious in Chalcography.
1882. Sala, in Illustr. Lond. News, 15 July, 55/2. The masterpiece of Mr. Hablot Browne’s great capacity in chalcography.
