Copy Print From "Celebrated Inscriptions Ancient Eugubine Tablets" by William Henry Fox Talbot

Copy Print From "Celebrated Inscriptions Ancient Eugubine Tablets" c. 1844

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16_19th-century

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hand-lettering

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print

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typeface

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hand drawn type

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hand lettering

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paper

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photography

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fading type

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england

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stylized text

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thick font

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white font

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handwritten font

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small lettering

William Henry Fox Talbot's *Copy Print From "Celebrated Inscriptions Ancient Eugubine Tablets"* (c. 1844) is an early example of a photogenic drawing. The artwork captures the intricate details of ancient Etruscan inscriptions on the Eugubine Tablets. Talbot's pioneering work in photography utilized the "calotype" process, which allowed for multiple prints from a single negative. This particular print showcases the clarity and detail that Talbot's photographic technique could achieve, offering a glimpse into the world of ancient languages and their historical significance.

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