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100 1 _aTalbot, William Henry Fox,
_d1800-1877
245 1 4 _aThe Pencil of Nature
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-08-16
520 _a"The Pencil of Nature" by William Henry Fox Talbot is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. The book is recognized as one of the first attempts to systematically present the art of photography, highlighting its potential and significance in capturing images founded purely on the principles of light and chemical processes, without the need for artistic interpretation. It serves as an exploration of the nascent field of photography and exhibits the foundational techniques of photogenic drawing, which Talbot pioneered. In this groundbreaking work, Talbot introduces various examples of early photographic images, including detailed descriptions of each plate that showcases objects, scenes, and landscapes captured through his innovative processes. The book contains a collection of illustrations that demonstrate the capabilities and challenges of early photography, such as capturing delicate lace, botanical subjects, and architectural views, along with technical reflections on the effectiveness of different chemical treatments. Throughout, Talbot emphasizes the potential for photography to document reality and innovate artistic expression, positioning it as a revolutionary medium for communication and preservation in the visual arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhotography -- Early works to 1850
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33447
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