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The magic of blue, discovering cyanotype

Cyanotype is one of the oldest nonsilver monochromatic processes. It is based on the sensitivity of iron salts and gives images of a characteristic blue. Historical period of production and use Invented in 1842 by John Frederick Herschel, an English scientist, the cyanotype was a late success: its deep, intense blue and painterly rendering did…

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