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The Photographic Art of William Henry Fox Talbot by Larry J. Schaaf (Book)

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€216.56
CA$350.31
A$382.42
CHF 201.35
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NOK 2,575.18
SEK 2,351.18
DKK 1,617.73

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William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-1877) is best remembered as the scientist who invented photography. Others had tried recording the images projected by a lens, but Talbot was the first to grasp the physical basis for realizing this dream and to conceive of a practical means for fixing these ephemeral images permanently onto a sheet of paper. But Talbot's considerable technical achievements have often overshadowed his growth as an artist. Larry Schaaf examines this artistic growth by bringing together for the first time high quality reproductions of one hundred photographs representing the full sweep of Talbot's work. These beautiful images are not only records of scientific triumphs, but also the evidence of the first steps in shaping a totally new type of vision. The one hundred plates are reproduced in the actual size of the originals and in all the subtle colours that comprised Talbot's early work. They range from Talbot's Lilliputian pre-1839 negatives (made in "mousetrap" cameras) through botanical photograms to mid-1840s calotypes that demonstrate a sure command of the new art. Each plate is discussed in detail, drawing on important new research conducted by the author. Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Talbot's birth, The Photographic Art of William Henry Fox Talbot will not only deepen our understanding of early photography but will also serve as an important archive for those who may never have the pleasure to witness firsthand these rare and fragile works. As such, this beautifully produced book is an essential addition to the library of anyone who collects, studies, and admires photography. 264 pages. 2470 grams.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.32 in (33.84 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2000
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU899634806832

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