Link to the video please watch in HD
First, I hope someone here can help me identify the process used to create this image. Also what kind of paper and chemicals are used to make such a print. I want to create some prints like this. It is not really a black and white, it is more of a Brown and Cream.
Here is the story,
I was looking through some old trunks and found a blinder of sorts, in that binder there was a portrait inside of a very nice mount. I was astonished at what I saw inside. But before I opened the main flap It was astonishing just to at the craftsman used to create the mount. Everything had a wonderful texture.
The print is amazing and i made a video to show you. IMO the video I shot doesn't do the portrait justice but it will show you exactly what type of image it is. I was hoping someone here can better explain. I shot the video in HD to let you see the detail better. When the image is turned A bluish silver negative looking image appears, Is this a Silver gelatin print? I dont really know much about old papers.
One last thing I found out the studio in Dallas that made the print Burned down and all of the equipment was lost.
on an embarrassing note, I dropped the image a couple of times trying to adjust the camera, but did not harm the picture. I plan to fnd a way to archive the print. I also plan to scan it in and retouch the blemish in the bottom right corner. Have it reprinted to hand on my wall. I dont want this Image to endure any more damage due to my handling or that of others.
Any and all information about how one could make prints like this would be wonderful. I just love to see that silverbluish information when you hold the print at an angle.
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