The Painted Photograph 1839-1914: Origins, Techniques, Aspirations [Hardcover]

Very little information about the practice of painting (as opposed to tinting; there is a difference) photography has been available. This book covers incredible ground, pulling together material from advertisements, photography texts, archives and collections in order to present an overview of the climate, practice, and production of painted photography. Most other material extant focuses on individual artists who happened to overpaint their photographs, or of particular artworks which are photographs that have been painted on. Henisch shows the existence of a trend in early photography which seems to have been relegated to the sidelines as an analomy or as an isolated practice.
This is an incredible work, well - written, and evocative of Henisch's broad scope of scholarship.

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Since the invention of photography in 1839, still images have been carefully colored or tinted utilizing a variety of techniques. This stunning example of social and cultural history traces the history of the painted photograph from daguerreotypes and tintypes to the advent of color photography. Distinguished photohistorians with an eye for detail, the Henischs write knowledgeably yet in an engaging style brightened with a touch of humor. Lavishly illustrated with 131 historical photographs, most of them striking portraits, this large-format book is beautifully designed and printed on heavy-coated stock. The result is absolutely gorgeous. Destined to become a definitive work in the history of photography, this book will be welcomed enthusiastically by scholars, yet the subject is presented in such a pleasant, engaging manner that the book may be expected to appeal to broad audiences as well. Highly recommended for all libraries.?Raymond Bial, Parkland Coll. Lib., Champaign, Ill.Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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