Gauffrage – From the Fort Wayne Museum of Art

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Art Term Tuesday: Gauffrage

White paper with an embossed impression. The impression is of several organic shapes next to or inside one another. Similar to the outline of a cartoon lake with islands, the image has several curves and peninsulas. The shadows and highlights on the raised edges give the image its form.

This month, Director of Education Alyssa Dumire tells us about artists who leave a good impression. Read along to see the applications of Gauffrage!

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