Gauffrage – From the Fort Wayne Museum of Art

April 11, 2026April 9, 2026

Saturday Studio: Embossing

The cut out smiley face cardboard mold, sitting above the black paper with the identical smiley face impressed into it. To the right of the frame is a wooden tool used to make the impression.

Today we're taking inspiration from Marvin Lipofsky and his embossed works of art. Join in this Saturday Studio to try your making your own!

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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