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Darkroom CC025397
Beech Bowls, Quarry Wood Road, Cookham Dean, Berkshire. Herbert Feltons darkroom, c.1944. Chemical bottles line the shelves and there are developing trays and a projector on the work surfaces
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Media ID 13153538
© Historic England Archive
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, "Darkroom CC025397" by Herbert Leo Felton, transports you back in time to the heart of a historic darkroom. Witness the magic of photography's early days, as evidenced by the lined-up chemical bottles, developing trays, and a projector on the work surfaces. Each print is meticulously crafted to preserve the intricate details and rich colors of Felton's original photograph, making it a stunning addition to any art collection or workspace. Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of this rare glimpse into the past.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, titled "Beech Bowls, Quarry Wood Road, Cookham Dean, Berkshire. Herbert Feltons darkroom, c.1944," transports us back in time to the heart of a dedicated photographer's workspace. Taken by the skilled and accomplished photographer, Herbert Leo Felton, this image offers a rare glimpse into the world of darkroom photography during the mid-20th century. The photograph captures the essence of Felton's darkroom, with its shelves lined with an array of chemical bottles, each holding the promise of transforming a blank photographic paper into a beautiful, finished image. The work surfaces are cluttered with developing trays, a projector, and various other essential tools, all testament to the meticulous and labor-intensive process of creating photographs in the dark. The atmosphere in the darkroom is one of focused intensity, as the photographer delicately manipulated the chemicals to bring his vision to life. The soft, diffused light from the projector illuminates the scene, creating an otherworldly glow that adds to the sense of mystery and magic that surrounded the darkroom process. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the dedication and artistry involved in creating photographs before the digital age. It invites us to appreciate the beauty and intricacy of the darkroom process and the role it played in shaping the history of photography. The image is not only a testament to Felton's skill as a photographer but also to the enduring allure of the darkroom and the unique experience it offered to those who dared to venture into the dark to create art.
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