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SREF codes

Grotesque CopperplateTested!

Grotesque Copperplate style, Midjourney V8.2, render 1 of 4
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Observations

The style combines densely detailed engraved and ink-drawn imagery with fine lines, crosshatching, and a restrained cream, black, and red palette. Historical landscape and architectural fragments are collaged into surreal compositions, with strong geometric structures, radiating marks, and visible print texture creating high contrast.

Look terms

Colours

Earlier versions

Same code, different picture. Midjourney changed how it reads SREF codes after V6.1, so V8.2 turns this code into a new style. The old one still works: add  or .

Applications

Similar styles

Collagraph style (Techniques), Midjourney V8.2
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George Cruikshank style (Illustrators), Midjourney V8.2
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James Gillray style (Illustrators), Midjourney V8.2
Illustrators
Kilnplate Antiquarianism style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
Map style (Techniques), Midjourney V8.2
Techniques
Wood engraving style (Techniques), Midjourney V8.2
Techniques