Incisive moves
This month’s photo essay: engraving
Engraving has been an art form since the dawn of civilisation, and while a shotgun demands the expertise of many trades, an engraver’s mark is the final flourish. First a gifted artist, with knowledge of anatomy, botany, perspective and composition, an engraver can compose a design freehand before cutting it into steel, from game scenes to scrollwork. Today, the most elaborate examples can be found in the world’s foremost
museums and art collections, while one can catch a glimpse of this artisan skill in the field, too.