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Nocturne-Orangerie Staircase Steichen, Edward (American, 1879-1973)

Title
Nocturne-Orangerie Staircase
Artist
Steichen, Edward (American, 1879-1973)
Publication
Camera Work XLII/XLIII
Date
1913
Process
Photogravure (Duogravure)
Atelier
Manhattan Photogravure Company, NY
Image Size
15.9 x 20.8 cm

In order to accurately simulate the tonalities of the original gum print, Stieglitz printed this photogravure in duogravure using two plates with different colors. Comparing this duogravure to the original print held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art reveals just how accurate this process could be when employed with great skill.