In this video I take an 1849 Daguerreotype of Edgar Allan Poe and both repair and colourise it in Photoshop.
This process was made more complicated by the heavy corrosion which had eaten away at the edges of the image. This is one of the major issues with Daguerreotypes when compared to other mediums used in photography.
However, despite being prone to damage over time, Daguerreotypes offer a unique glimpse into the early days of photography and those who lived during this fascinating time in history.
Edgar Allan Poe is best know for his Gothic Horror works such as The Raven, The Pit and the Pendulum and The Tell-Tale Heart. However Poe was a very versatile writing on many subjects and also wrote much about the act of writing itself. Once again it has been a real privilege to bring such an important historical person to life once again.
Image Source
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www.getty.edu/...
allan-poe-american-late-may-early-june-1849/
Object Number [84.XT.957]
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program.
(Video not made in any collaborative way with image holder)
Audio Sources
No.7 Alone With My Thoughts - Esther Abrami
The Sleeping Prophet - Jesse Gallagher
(RU-vid Audio Library)
#History #EdgarAllanPoe #Restoration
4 окт 2024