Poster Print : Composing and Retouching at printing works
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Composing and Retouching at printing works
Composing and Retouching Studio at the Lund Humphries Printing works in Bradford. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
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Boards Coats Composing Composition Desks Employees Heinz Humphries Laboratory Lund Plates Precision Printers Retouching Staff Touching Work Place Zinram Retouch
27x27 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Composing and Retouching at Printing Works poster print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph by Heinz Zinram transports us back in time to the Lund Humphries Printing works in Bradford, where the art of composing and retouching was brought to life. The intricate process of creating and perfecting each print is beautifully captured in this image, offering a glimpse into the rich history of printmaking. Add this exquisite poster to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph by Heinz Zinram captures the meticulous process of composing and retouching at the Lund Humphries Printing Works in Bradford, England, circa 1950s. The Composing and Retouching Studio was a vital part of the printing industry's production line, where skilled employees worked in close collaboration to ensure the highest quality output. In the foreground, we see an employee carefully adjusting and aligning printing plates on a composing board, a laborious and precise task that required great attention to detail. The plates, coated with a thin layer of emulsion, were the foundation for creating the final printed image. The employee wears a white coat, a common practice in the industry to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination of the plates. Behind him, other employees are busy at their desks, retouching and perfecting the images. Retouching was an essential step in the printing process, where imperfections were corrected, and the overall appearance of the image was enhanced. The retouching process involved the use of various tools, including brushes, pencils, and airbrushes, to carefully manipulate the image. The studio's atmosphere is one of focused intensity, with the soft glow of lamps illuminating the workspace and the quiet hum of machinery in the background. The scene is a testament to the dedication and craftsmanship of the employees, who played a crucial role in bringing the printed images to life. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the printing industry and the intricate processes involved in producing high-quality printed materials. The Composing and Retouching Studio at Lund Humphries Printing Works was a vital part of this process, and the employees' expertise and precision ensured that each print was a work of art in its own right.
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