Carbon Print

1855–1940

Pigmented gelatin giving permanent, velvety prints. The most archival photographic process — immune to fading.

Carbon pigment suspended in gelatin, hardened by light. The pigment IS the image — no silver to fade.

1 artist6 colors

Carbon Print Process

International

Developed by Poitevin and perfected by Swan. Favored by pictorialist photographers for its rich tonal range.

Chromated gelatin hardens in proportion to light exposure. Unhardened gelatin washes away, leaving pigmented relief image.

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