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Photomechanical processes > Woodburytype

Terme préférentiel

Woodburytype  

Définition

  • A photomechanical process that produces continuous tone images in slight relief. A gelatin relief is prepared by a bichromate process and then used to make an intaglio plate. This plate is used as a mold and is filled with pigmented gelatin; the gelatin layer is then pressed onto a paper support. Widely used for fine book illustration from about 1875 to 1900. [AAT]

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Woodbury-type
  • Woodburytype process

Notation

  • 309193

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-CXVJ9N1D-W

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