Gezicht op een open plek in het bos before 1900

This photogravure, *Gezicht op een open plek in het bos*, was created by A. Wande, its date unknown. As a photogravure, its creation involved a complex, skilled process. The image began as a photograph, which was then transferred onto a copper plate. This was achieved through a light-sensitive gelatin tissue. The plate was then etched, with the depth of the etch determining the tonal range of the final print. Once the plate was prepared, it was inked and then pressed onto paper. The photogravure process, with its reliance on both photographic and printmaking techniques, bridges the gap between mechanical reproduction and handcrafted artistry. The rich tonal range and fine detail achievable through photogravure elevate the photograph to something more than just a documentary image, transforming it into a work imbued with texture and depth. It speaks to the value placed on skilled handwork in the service of capturing and preserving images.