1. Artists or printmakers who practice or specialize in aquatint, a printmaking technique that produces tonal effects similar to watercolor or wash drawings.
Usage: Plural form of aquatintist; Art history and printmaking term

Examples

• The museum's collection features works by renowned aquatintists from the 18th and 19th centuries.
• Many aquatintists experimented with combining aquatint with etching to achieve richer visual effects.
• The exhibition showcased how different aquatintists developed their own distinctive styles within the medium.
• Spanish aquatintists, particularly Goya, elevated the technique to an art form.
• Contemporary aquatintists continue to explore the possibilities of this classical printmaking method.