Ernest Knaufft (1864– ) is an author about whom little biographical information survives; publicly available sources are limited, and his nationality, education, and professional career cannot be reliably established. Only one work by him is held in the collection, Drawing for Printers. As the title suggests, the book addresses printers, discussing drawing knowledge and techniques related to printing. It is a practical work that combines drawing training with printing processes, reflecting the author's attention to the needs of graphic expression in printing and platemaking. His writing is clearly instructional in character, focusing on turning drawing methods into operational knowledge that can be applied directly in printing. Because records concerning him are scarce, Knaufft's other activities and influence remain to be further investigated, and this book is therefore the main basis for understanding his authorship.
