The Art and Practice of Silver Printing by Robinson and Abney
QR code
"The Art and Practice of Silver Printing" by H. P. Robinson and Capt. Abney is a comprehensive guide on the techniques and principles of photographic printing, likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the specifics of silver printing, emphasizing its unique qualities of beauty and the methods to enhance the permanence of the results. It serves as a manual for photographers seeking to master the art, providing detailed
instructions on various related processes. At the start of the book, the authors introduce silver printing and its enduring appeal despite the rise of newer photographic methods. They assert the importance of understanding the theoretical foundations of the process, making a case for the beauty of silver prints over other forms of photographic art. The opening chapters outline key preliminary experiments that establish the basis for silver printing and discuss the preparation of albumenized paper, ultimately setting the stage for detailed procedures on sensitizing and printing photographs effectively. The authors advocate for a thoughtful approach to each step, ensuring that readers grasp the significance of theory alongside practical application. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Robinson, H. P. (Henry Peach), 1830-1901 |
|---|---|
| Author | Abney, William de Wiveleslie, Sir, 1843-1920 |
| Title | The Art and Practice of Silver Printing |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TR: Technology: Photography |
| Subject | Photography -- Printing processes -- Silver |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42547 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 454 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!