Editing Scratchboard (section)

== History ==

Modern scraperboard originated in the 19th century<ref>{{cite web |title=Scratchboard: art tool |url=https://www.britannica.com/art/scratchboard |website=Britannica.com |access-date=12 September 2023}}</ref> in Britain and France. As printing methods developed, scraperboard became a popular medium for reproduction replacing [[wood engraving]], [[Engraving|metal engraving]], and [[linocut]]. It allowed for a fine line appearance that could be photographically reduced for reproduction without losing quality. It was most effective and expeditious for use in single-color book and newspaper printing. From the 1930s to 1950s, it was a preferred technique for medical, scientific and product illustration. During that period, [[Virgil Finlay]] made detailed illustrations, often combining scraperboard methods with traditional pen & ink technique.  More recently, it has been used for editorial illustrators of magazines, ads, [[graphic novels]], and one of a kind pieces of fine art.{{cn|date=September 2023}}