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Autochrome process

Scope note

An additive color process using a color screen with an irregular pattern formed from dyed starch grains. The screen was coated on a glass plate and a panchromatic black-and-white emulsion coated on top of the screen. The image is exposed through the glass and viewed from the emulsion side.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053470

Broader Terms used

additive color processes

Created

13yrs ago

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