Lost Worlds
October 3rd, 2008 by Jon Taplin
I treasure great photography above all other arts, but was not really aware of the early autochrome work of the Lumiere Brothers and their associates. The colors have a wonderfully subtle gradation, almost as if they were hand tinted. Evidently the French Financier Albert Kahn sent teams of photographers all over the world with the delicate autochrome plates and cameras.
The Interregnum of 1908.
As a former professional photographer, I was amazed and delighted by the images! I have studied the art and had no idea of this process.
I have to see the rest!
The timing of the quest is amazing – taking place during WW I.
I am reminded, a bit, of desaturated KodaChrome images, with the vibrancy and image detail.
Absolutely wonderful. Thanks for sharing this treasure!
As a former professional photographer, I was amazed and delighted by the images! I have studied the art and had no idea of this process.
I have to see the rest!
The timing of the quest is amazing – taking place during WW I.
I am reminded, a bit, of desaturated KodaChrome images, with the vibrancy and image detail.
Absolutely wonderful. Thanks for sharing this treasure!
Yes, indeed. Just lovely, Jon, and everything you say.
Yes, indeed. Just lovely, Jon, and everything you say.
Here is another site for early color photography:
http://www.worldwaronecolorphotos.com/
I find these early color pictures absolutely amazing.
Here is another site for early color photography:
http://www.worldwaronecolorphotos.com/
I find these early color pictures absolutely amazing.