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Lippmann plate
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Lippmann process photography is an early color photography method and type of alternative process photography. It was invented by French scientist Gabriel Lippmann in 1891 and consists of first focusi
Early colour photograph (c. 1891–1899) by Lippmann of the Matterhorn
Early colour photograph (c. 1891–1899) by Lippmann of the Matterhorn
To create a Lippmann plate, a light-sensitive emulsion of silver halide dispersed in gelatin is coated onto a glass photographic plate (Shown here: co
To create a Lippmann plate, a light-sensitive emulsion of silver halide dispersed in gelatin is coated onto a glass photographic plate (Shown here: collodion solution). Later, the back is painted black and a prism is glued to the front to control reflection.
A still life by Lippmann
A still life by Lippmann
Venice by Lippmann
Venice by Lippmann
Color photography
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Color photography is photography that uses media capable of capturing and reproducing colors. By contrast, black-and-white or gray-monochrome photography records only a single channel of luminance and
The first color photograph made by the three-color method suggested by James Clerk Maxwell in 1855, taken in 1861 by Thomas Sutton. The subject is a r
The first color photograph made by the three-color method suggested by James Clerk Maxwell in 1855, taken in 1861 by Thomas Sutton. The subject is a ribbon featuring a tartan pattern.
A circa 1850 "Hillotype" photograph of a colored engraving. Testing in 2007 found that Levi Hill's process did reproduce some color photographically,
A circa 1850 "Hillotype" photograph of a colored engraving. Testing in 2007 found that Levi Hill's process did reproduce some color photographically, but also that many specimens had been "sweetened" by the addition of hand-applied colors.
Color print made by Louis Ducos du Hauron from three direct photograms, 1869 or 1870. A presentation copy of this bears an early (February?) 1870 date
Color print made by Louis Ducos du Hauron from three direct photograms, 1869 or 1870. A presentation copy of this bears an early (February?) 1870 date on the mat in DdH's handwriting. This may refer to the print date only, with the original photography possibly occurring in 1869.
An 1877 color photographic print on paper by Louis Ducos du Hauron, the foremost early French pioneer of color photography. The overlapping yellow, cy
An 1877 color photographic print on paper by Louis Ducos du Hauron, the foremost early French pioneer of color photography. The overlapping yellow, cyan and red subtractive color elements are apparent.