Eucalyptocrinus decorus. Wenlock limestone, Dudley.
Summary
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to hold light-sensitive silver salts. The paper is then sensitized in a solution of silver nitrate, and exposed in a camera or under a negative. After exposure, the print is developed in a solution of gallic acid and silver nitrate, which reduces the silver salts to metallic silver and creates the final image. The albumen print process was widely used for commercial and fine art photography in the 19th century and produced high-quality, detailed images with a distinctive glossy finish.
- William Hart Collection - Artists - Media Storehouse
- Eucalyptocrinus decorus Wenlock limestone Dudley
- Eucalyptocrinus decorus Wenlock limestone Dudley
- Fine Art Print of Eucalyptocrinus decorus Wenlock limestone Dudley
- Wenlock Limestone Collection - Media Storehouse
- 1865 Collection of Photo Prints and Gifts #33 - Media Storehouse
- William Hart Collection - License Storehouse Photo Images
- Related Images Collection (page 29) - Media Storehouse
- Dudley Collection (page 10) - License Storehouse Photo Images
Tags
british
william hart
eucalyptocrinus decorus
wenlock limestone
getty museum
ultra high resolution
high resolution
albumen prints
paleontology
natural history
Date
1865 - 1870
Source
J. Paul Getty Museum
Link
Copyright info
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program.