Experiment in Three Color Carbon

© Estate of Paul Lewis Anderson

Experiment in Three Color Carbon

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Experiment in Three Color Carbon,

ca 1910–11

Paul Lewis Anderson, American, 1880–1956
x1976-260
After nearly a decade working as an electrical engineer, Anderson took up photography and opened his own portrait studio in 1910. Although his photographs have received more attention in recent years, Anderson is best known for his writings on photography—particularly his detailed guides to printing techniques, including platinum and silver printing. This photograph shows Anderson’s interest in tonal gradations and his emphasis on light and color, which he controlled through various print processes.

Information

Title
Experiment in Three Color Carbon
Dates

ca 1910–11

Maker
Paul Lewis Anderson
Medium
Carbon print
Dimensions
11.8 x 9.4 cm (4 5/8 x 3 11/16 in.) mount: 35.5 x 27.8 cm. (14 x 10 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Raymond C. Collins
Object Number
x1976-260
Culture
American
Type
photographs
Subject
three-color carbro process, three-color processes (photography), women, desks

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