Antique Photogravure "Reims" Facade de l'Hotel de Ville, France 1893-95

Description

Offering a circa 1893-95 Antique Photogravure Of a French Architectural Landmark. 1) "Reims" Facade de l'Hotel de Ville Size: approximately 7.5 X 5" plus ample margins on a 9.25x13.75" sheet. Has tissue guard still in place; with general light foxing especially to outer margins; embossed library stamp in margin; very short closed tears to bottom left margin and right side margin; image is untouched and excellent; one edge showing where it was removed from a book.  This is a vintage photogravure and not a modern reproduction.
A photogravure is the most sophisticated of the photomechanical printing processes. The image isn't made in a darkroom. Rather, the photographer's negative is transferred onto a copper plate, which is used to print or engrave the image with ink. Photogravures have a very sensual, almost velvety quality, and were far superior to alternative photomechanical processes of the time.
Vintage Photogravures are very collectible and a way to enjoy vintage photography.
From the Fine Art Los Angeles Vintage Photogravure Collection.
Your photogravure will not have a watermark and will be shipped safely with rigid packaging for its protection.
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