noun
photogravure; gravure printing
A printing technique using an etched plate to transfer ink; used for high-quality image reproduction, especially in art books and packaging.
この美術書はグラビア印刷で作られている。
This art book is produced using photogravure printing.
Offset printing is a planographic method, while グラビア印刷 is an intaglio process; gravure is often chosen for long runs and rich tonal range.
From English 'gravure' (ultimately from French 'gravure', engraving) combined with 印刷 (printing).