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Senefelder

[ zey-nuh-fel-der ]

noun

  1. A·lo·ys [ah, -loh-, y, s, ah, -lois], 1771–1834, German inventor of lithography.


Senefelder

/ ˈzenəˌfɛldə /

noun

  1. Senefelder(Johan Nepomuk Franz) Aloys17711834MGermanCzechTHEATRE: dramatistARTS AND CRAFTS: engraver ( Johan Nepomuk Franz ) Aloys (ˈaloɪs). 1771–1834, German dramatist and engraver, born in Czechoslovakia, who invented (1796) lithography


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And since then no incautious British artists or critics have dared to tamper with Senefelder's definition of lithography.

Lithography was invented in 1798 by Alois Senefelder, of Munich.

When Senefelder wrote, he had to invent many names for the processes, manipulation-methods, and tools.

A forceful impetus from without was needed to compel Herr Senefelder to fulfill the general request of the public.

The text-book gives all explanations and remedies for such cases that the wide experiences of Senefelder have made known to him.

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