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Typesetters and Compositors, c. 1860 (colour litho)
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Typesetters and Compositors, c. 1860 (colour litho)
CHT274975 Typesetters and Compositors, c.1860 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: l Imprimeur Typographe; le Fondeur de Caracteres; Imagerie scolaire; Librairie Hachette; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22941632
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This photo print, titled "Typesetters and Compositors, c. 1860" takes us back in time to the bustling world of printing in 19th century France. The image showcases the intricate art of typography and compositing, highlighting the skilled craftsmen who played a pivotal role in bringing words to life on paper. In this vibrant colour lithograph, we see two figures engrossed in their work. On the left stands an Imprimeur Typographe (Printer Typographer), meticulously arranging metal typefaces with precision and expertise. His hands move swiftly across the composing stick as he carefully selects each character for a flawless composition. On the right side of the image stands le Fondeur de Caracteres (Type Founder), responsible for creating these very characters that grace our pages. With intense focus, he pours molten metal into molds to shape individual letters and symbols that will later be used by typographers like his counterpart. The scene is set against a backdrop featuring Imagerie scolaire (School Imagery) and Librairie Hachette (Hachette Bookstore), hinting at education's importance in nurturing both literacy and craftsmanship during this era. This extraordinary photograph from Musee Carnavalet offers us a glimpse into an age when every word was painstakingly composed by hand—no digital shortcuts or automated processes here. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity, dedication, and artistic skill within the realm of printing—a timeless reminder of
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