Visit to an autochrome collection in London in April

 
One of the most significant collections of autochromes is to be found in the
Rothschild archives. This is particularly significant for those interested
in or influenced by the photography of the great age of pictorialism at the
turn of the 19C and 20C. The make up of this first successful commercial colour
process based upon coloured grains of potato starch, led to an
impressionistic appearance of the photographs that many seek to achieve in their gum
printing.
We have arranged an opportunity to visit the Rothschild archives to look at
these significant photographs in April, details are set out below. Further
details of our programme can be found on _www.hands-on-pictures.com_
(http://www.hands-on-pictures.com)
As there is a limited number of places for the visit, I would be grateful if
those intending to come could let me know.
Terry
WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL 7 pm
“Lionel de Rothschild and the Autochrome: early adventures in colour”
Victor Grey will talk on autochromes and cameras from the Rothschild
collection.
7 pm at:
The Rothschild Archive
1 King William Street
London, EC4P 4DU
This is very close to Bank Tube Station. Leaving the station by Exit 7 and
looking to the right, the building is across the road.
This is to be an exhibition at the National Museum of Photography.

Terry King FRPS

RPS Historical Group (Chairman)

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