Canvas Print : Photographic dark room, 19th century
Canvas Prints from Science Photo Library
Photographic dark room, 19th century
Photographic dark room. This room is used to process photographic negatives, so it must be kept dark. A variety of chemicals are used to process the photographic plate and fix the image, depending on the exact method used. Once fixed, the negative can be exposed to light, but until then it is sensitive to light, allowing images to be recorded by exposure to light in a camera. Artwork from the eighth volume (second period of 1891) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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Media ID 6362647
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1891 Annual Volume Chemicals French La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine Photographic Photographic Plate Photography Plates Popular Science Room Shelves Weekly Work Bench Laboratory Mono Chrome
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring the enchanting image of a 19th century Photographic Dark Room by Science Photo Library. This captivating print transports you to an era of artistic discovery, where photographic negatives were brought to life through the magic of alchemy and chemistry. Hang this evocative piece in your home or office to add an air of historical intrigue and inspire creativity. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this classic photograph. Experience the art of photography's humble beginnings, as you bring this piece into your personal collection.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of a photographic dark room. The room is shrouded in darkness, as it must be to process delicate photographic negatives. Shelves line the walls, holding an array of chemicals necessary for developing and fixing images captured on photographic plates. The meticulous process involved in creating photographs during this era required skilled hands and precise chemistry. Once fixed, these negatives could be exposed to light without fear of damage. It was within this dimly lit sanctuary that artistry met technology, allowing moments frozen in time to come alive through exposure to light. This historical illustration comes from La Science Illustree, a popular science weekly published in France during the late 1800s. Its inclusion in the eighth volume of 1891 showcases both the advancements made in photography at that time and its significance as a subject of scientific exploration. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are reminded of how far photography has come since those early days. Yet there is something enchanting about witnessing the birthplace of such an influential medium – where chemistry merged with creativity inside this laboratory-like setting. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our eternal quest for capturing moments that would otherwise fade away with time.
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