


Here I present: André Cassagnes, “Etch-A-Sketch”, 1960.
INTRODUCTION.
Lineography is the art of drawing without lifting the pen, pencil, or brush. The practice originated in France in the seventeenth (17th) century. Lineography experienced a resurgence in 1960 with the release of the Etch A Sketch invented by Frenchman André Cassagnes. The Etch A Sketch has sold over 100 million units worldwide. Etch A Sketch was named one of the most memorable items of the 20th century.

