Half Tone Collection

Spray Can Grafitti Art
Spray paint can with a graffiti background

L. Ponsford & Co Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for L. Ponsford & Co, makers of printers blocks in half-tone and line, showing a girl, picking the pocket of a distracted man who is reading in a work building

Madam Hamonyah, Chief of Kennema, Sierra Leone, c. 1905-07 (litho)
622674 Madam Hamonyah, Chief of Kennema, Sierra Leone, c.1905-07 (litho) by Lisk-Carew Brothers (fl. c.1900-1920); 13.4x8.7 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; out of copyright

First half-tone reproduction of a photo in a newspaper, 4 March 1880, New York Daily Graphic (b / w photo)
5998014 First half-tone reproduction of a photo in a newspaper, 4 March 1880, New York Daily Graphic (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kittiwakes Home Cherry Kearton British 1871 1873
Kittiwakes at Home; Cherry Kearton (British, 1871, 1873 - 1940); England; negative 1896; print 1905; Hand-colored gravure half-tone print; 23 x 19.5 cm (9 1, 16 x 7 11, 16 in.)

alftone Pattern, Abstract of rippled, wavy lines
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WWI British Tank in action on the Western Front, 1917 (b / w photo)
KW441300 WWI British Tank in action on the Western Front, 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Year 1917 Illustrated)

Farmers working Ruined Fields, 1918 (halftone newsprint)
KW428491 Farmers working Ruined Fields, 1918 (halftone newsprint) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Hot Soup Man, 1918 (halftone newsprint)
KW428492 The Hot Soup Man, 1918 (halftone newsprint) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eamon De Valera (1822-1975) American-born Irish statesman who, after fighting for Irish independence, became leader of Fianna Fail and served as Prime Minister of Ireland

Anti-English Irish uprising, Dublin, May 1916: English troops under fire in Talbot Street, facing a charge by the rebels. Half-tone. Black-and-white

William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) in later life. Half-tone. Black-and-white

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"Capturing History in Half Tone: From L. Ponsford & Co Advertisement to Anti-English Irish Uprising" Step into the world of half tone, a revolutionary technique that brought images to life with intricate dots and shades. In an era where black and white dominated, half tone broke through the monotony. Spray can graffiti art transformed dull walls into vibrant masterpieces, showcasing the power of this artistic medium. Meanwhile, Madam Hamonyah's litho portrait from Sierra Leone transported us back to 1905-07, capturing her regal essence. The first-ever half-tone reproduction in a newspaper on March 4th, 1880 by New York Daily Graphic marked a turning point in journalism. Suddenly, readers could witness events through captivating photographs rather than mere descriptions. Cherry Kearton's lens took us to Kittiwakes Home British between 1871-1873 - a glimpse into nature's beauty frozen in time. On the other hand, the WWI British Tank on the Western Front reminded us of the brutality faced during wartime. Halftone newsprint unveiled realities like never before; farmers working ruined fields depicted resilience amidst adversity while The Hot Soup Man warmed hearts during challenging times in 1918. Eamon De Valera emerged as an influential figure - an American-born Irish statesman who fought for his homeland's independence with unwavering determination. Dublin's Anti-English Irish uprising showcased both destruction and defiance against oppression. Hotel Metropole and Post Office stood tall before their tragic fate at English troops' hands during May 1916 uprising. Talbot Street witnessed brave souls standing up against injustice as English troops faced fire from determined rebels. Half tone captured history's nuances with precision and emotion; it immortalized moments that shaped our world today. It bridged gaps between cultures and generations by preserving memories for all to see – reminding us of our shared humanity throughout time.