taille-douce

Etymology
lit. 'soft-cutting'.

Noun

 * 1)  line engraving, copper-plate engraving a type of engraving on copper plates where the design is made up of a series of lines
 * 2)  print made on a board engraved using this method
 * 1)  print made on a board engraved using this method

Usage notes

 * The French term is often used directly in English, where it should be italicized.