Retouching Collection

Madame Medori, ca. 1857. Creator: Mathew Brady
Madame Medori, ca. 1857

[Night View of the Grand Canal, Venice], ca. 1875. Creator: Carlo Naya
[Night View of the Grand Canal, Venice], ca. 1875

French Motorbike Champ 2
Hoffmann, French motor cycling champion; to tell the truth, hes standing still, but a little retouching gives the illusion hes travelling at speed

Three-quarter profile portrait of woman in dress with thin patterned shawl, probably 1840s. Creator: Unknown
Three-quarter profile portrait of woman in dress with thin patterned shawl, two-row pearl necklace, pair of bracelets, decollete brooch, mid-length hairstyle and corkscrew curls, probably 1840s

GOLDEN
Hien Ng Photography

Chelsea Studios Advertisement, Private View
An advertisement page which promotes the services of the Chelsea Studios Ltd. specialists in figure, lettering, still life and retouching

H. G. Seaborne, Show A Leg!
An advertisement page promoting the services of H. G. Seaborne Ltd. a London based advertising company, specialists in block making, photography and retouching

Dunfermline Abbey Arena Waterfall Proposal
A photograph of Dunfermline Abbey, with an illustrated retouching, which highlights the proposal of the building of an arena, at the foot of which a waterfall joins onto the stream. Date: circa 1904

Bee-Alley Gardens, Dunfermline, Proposals
The top image shows the large palace at Bee-Alley Gardens in Dunfermline, Scotland, with a crude white smithy building in the foreground, the bottom picture shows the same view

Jesmond Dene Mill Lade
The photograph on the left shows some existing mill ruins and more mdoern buildings at the top of a steady flow of water, the image on the right provides the same view

Bridge Proposal Mill Dene
This photograph shows a view of a river running through a woodland, with an illustrated retouching to highlight the proposed erection of a steel foot bridge between Mill Dene and Manse Dene

Abbey Ruins in Scotland
A photograph which shows the abbey ruins of Palace Dene, with an illustrated retouching highlighting a proposed buttressed stone parapet on the left. Date: circa 1904

House Dene, Wallace's Well
The top photograph shows a low lyring stream by House Dene, with a fallen in Wallace's Well, the bottom image provides the same view

Dunfermline Railway Viaduct
The top photograph shows a railway viaduct in Dunfermline, Scotland, the bottom picture provides the same view, with additional illustrative retouching to suggest improvements in the way of planting

Laird's Garden, Dunfermline
The top photograph shows a view of Dunfermline Abbey, from Laird's Garden, the bottom photograph provides the same view

Dunfermline Stables Proposed Orangery
The top photograph provides a view of some old stables, with illustrative retouching highlighting the proposal for a new lake and bridge and the west side of an orangery

Old Avenue, Culross, Scotland
The bottom photograph provides a view which looks along an old avenue with trees at Culross, Scotland, the top image shows the same picture

Basin Proposal, Scotland
The top photograph shows an old circular basin in a Scottish countryside, probably Dunfermline, upon low lying ground with a view of a park to the north, the bottom photograph shows the same view

Lovers Loan Footpath Proposal
A pair of photographs which show a proposed improvement to a narrow footpath at Lovers Loan, Scotland. The bottom image highlights these improvements with retouching

Black Tears
Petri Damstén

Woman applying makeup
German woman wearing hat with veil retouching lipstick. Date: 1936

George Cruikshank (b / w photo)
5997938 George Cruikshank (b/w photo) by Baugniet, Charles (1814-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Cruikshank)

Cabinet pour la retouche des negatifs (engraving)
3645279 Cabinet pour la retouche des negatifs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinet pour la retouche des negatifs)

Gallery of large pieces at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)
3099052 Gallery of large pieces at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Shop Towers
Andrew Kow

The Chamber
Petri Damstén

Why so Serious?
Petri Damstén

The Red Bow, 1861-67. 1861-67. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
The Red Bow, 1861-67

La niece de Mr. Tahon proprietaire de la maison n°7, 1854-56
La niece de Mr. Tahon proprietaire de la maison n 7, 1854-56

La fille de mon ami de Lille, 1856. Creator: Louis-Pierre-Theophile Dubois de Nehaut
La fille de mon ami de Lille, 1856

[Portrait of a Man], ca. 1857. Creator: Mathew Brady
[Portrait of a Man], ca. 1857

Warren Station, near Petersburg (graves), 1864. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Warren Station, near Petersburg (graves), 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

[Giovanni Battista Quadrone], 1860s. Creator: Schemboche
[Giovanni Battista Quadrone], 1860s

Richard Owen, 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
Richard Owen, 1860s

Crows Nest Signal Tower near Bermuda Hundred, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Crows Nest Signal Tower near Bermuda Hundred, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Napoli Tarantella, ca. 1870. Creator: Giorgio Sommer
Napoli Tarantella, ca. 1870

Rue du Caire, 1870s. Creator: Felix Bonfils
Rue du Caire, 1870s

[Unknown Subject], 1860s. Creator: Emile Tourtin
[Unknown Subject], 1860s

[Model of a P. L. M. Locomotive], ca. 1855. Creator: Dominique Roman
[Model of a P.L.M. Locomotive], ca. 1855

Edouard Manet [?], ca. 1890. Creators: Bouillier, Emmanuel Bouillier
Edouard Manet [?], ca. 1890

Virginie, 1860s. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
Virginie, 1860s

Viscountess Vilain, 1857. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
Viscountess Vilain, 1857

La Dogaresse, 1861-67. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
La Dogaresse, 1861-67

[Countess de Castiglione], 1895. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
[Countess de Castiglione], 1895

La Frayeur, 1861-67. Creators: Pierre-Louis Pierson, Unknown
La Frayeur, 1861-67

[La Comtesse in Lace Shawl], 1860s. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
[La Comtesse in Lace Shawl], 1860s

Beatrix, 1856-57, printed 1861-67. Creators: Pierre-Louis Pierson, Unknown
Beatrix, 1856-57, printed 1861-67

L Ancre, 1860s. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
L Ancre, 1860s

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"Preserving the Beauty: The Art in Historical Photographs" Step back in time with this captivating collection of photographs, each carefully retouched to bring out their true splendor. From the enchanting "Night View of the Grand Canal, Venice" captured by Carlo Naya in 1875, to the adrenaline-fueled moment of victory for the "French Motorbike Champ 2, " these images transport us to different eras. Even carousel maintenance becomes a work of art when seen through the lens and skilled hands of retouchers. Take a glimpse into history as you explore an exclusive private view at Chelsea Studios Advertisement or witness H. G. Seaborne commanding attention with his famous phrase, "Show A Leg. " Nature's wonders are also not exempt from our meticulous touch. Behold the breathtaking Dunfermline Abbey Arena Waterfall Proposal and immerse yourself in Bee-Alley Gardens' charm as proposals unfold amidst its vibrant blooms. Journey further into tranquility with Jesmond Dene Mill Lade's serene waters or experience romance on a bridge proposal at Mill Dene. Explore Scotland's rich heritage through hauntingly beautiful shots capturing Abbey Ruins and House Dene, Wallace's Well. Lastly, marvel at engineering prowess showcased by Dunfermline Railway Viaduct—a testament to human ingenuity standing tall against time. Through careful retouching techniques, these photographs transcend mere snapshots; they become windows into history that allow us to appreciate moments long gone while preserving their beauty for generations to come.