In this work, we aim to analyze the basic aspects of the evolution of Moldovan engraving in the second half of the 20th century, in order to elucidate its procedural-technical, compositional and stylistic aspects. In a general way, the phases of evolution of graphic representation techniques in the targeted period are elucidated. The engraving of the 1950s testifies to a constant development of linocut, practiced by E. Merega, V. Ivanov, S. Tuhari, Gh. Zîcov, L. Sobolevski, I. Bogdesco, D. Iancu, I. Averbuh, V. Moțcaniuc et al.The evolution of engraving in the 60s is noticeable for the continued development of the linocut genre, including in color. In addition to the plastic artists mentioned, young graphic artists contributed to its development, some of them are: Gh. Guzun, I. Vieru, V. Lavrenov, B. Şirocorad, I. Tăbârţă, L. Beleaev, B. Brânzei, E. Childescu, P. Mudrac, V. Cojocaru, V. Coreachin et al. This period is also distinguished by the development of graphic representation techniques based on the metal support: etching, aquatint and drypoint, practiced by P. Ţurcan, G. Fiurer, V. Ivanov, L. Grigoraşenco, B. Nesvedov, Gh. Zîcov, Gh. Vrabie, E. Childescu, F. Hămuraru, A. Colîbneac, E. Usov, I. Tăbârță, S. Tuhari, A. Nefrosov et al. The engravers display performance in terms of thematic diversification, approach to new compositional solutions in the representation of form and artistic content. Woodcut and lithography evolve noticeably slower at that stage. In the engraving of the 1970s and 1980s, color linocuts and color etchings, lithography and woodcuts evolved considerably. New engraving techniques appear on the basis of the metal cliché: mezzotint, soft varnish, lavis and dry pointe. Engravings from the mentioned period are distinguished by tendencies to stylize the artistic form, often with a decorative or traditional character, evoking lyricism or decorativism of the subjects addressed. In the period after 1980, in the artistic space of the republic, a multitude of young graphic artists appeared, whose artistic creation marked a new phase in the constitution of contemporary national engraving, giving rise to new stylistic streams, including non-figurativism, which proliferated significantly since the last decade of the 20th century. Among them stand out: Natalia Coreachina, Nina Danilenco, Victor Cuzmenco, Roman Cutiuba, Igor Liberman, Eudochia Zavtur, Simion Zamșa, Elena Karacentseva and others.