The Collodio-Albumen Process, Hints On Composition, And Other Papers (1866)

By James Mudd

The Collodio-Albumen Process, Hints On Composition, And Other Papers is a book written by James Mudd and published in 1866. The book is a comprehensive guide to the collodio-albumen process, which was a popular photographic technique in the 19th century. The process involved coating a glass plate with a mixture of collodion and egg albumen, which would then be sensitized with silver nitrate and exposed to light. The book provides detailed instructions on how to prepare the collodio-albumen mixture, sensitize the plate, and develop the image.In addition to the collodio-albumen process, the book also contains a section on composition, which provides tips and advice on how to create aesthetically pleasing photographs. The author discusses the use of light, shadow, and perspective, as well as the importance of selecting the right subject matter.The book also includes several other papers on various photographic topics, such as the use of the camera obscura and the history of photography. Overall, The Collodio-Albumen Process, Hints On Composition, And Other Papers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of photography or the collodio-albumen process specifically.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165073404
• ISBN13: 9781165073405
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"