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Orotones


 
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Photography on a field of gold. Favored by Edward S. Curtis, these images were printed on glass and backed with gold pigment, resulting in a luminous, shimmering depth that elevated his "Vanishing Race" series to iconic status.

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1Improving content on photographic techniques
Introduction
2Introduction to the orotone
Photographers
3Edward S. Curtis: Orotones
Variants
4A variant form - Orotypes

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