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Pre-photographic

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Photomechanical

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Ambrotype
Bromoil
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Chromogenic
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Cyanotype
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Gum Dichromate
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Tintype
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Notes on this view:

Due to its ability to render fine detail and continuous tones, the collotype process was often used for art reproduction. Collotypes were easier to print compared to other high end photomechanical methods such as the Woodburytype. However, the printing plates could only withstand limited runs and prints took considerable time and effort to produce. Books and portfolios of collotypes were usually released as limited editions. This print, replicating a drawing, may have come from such a series.

The figure depicted may be Giovanni Boccaccio, an Italian poet and scholar active during the mid-14th century. Giovanni is best known for his collection of stories in the Decameron. He was often depicted wearing a laurel wreath, as seen here, honoring his poetic achievements.