WOODBURYTYPE

WOODBURYTYPE

Woodburytype is a photomechanical printing method invented in 1864 by Walter Bentley Woodbury — one of the first processes that made it possible to mass-produce high-quality artistic prints and reproductions.

Woodburytype is in some ways similar to engraving printing techniques: using a negative, a lead printing plate is created, and with the help of a press, the image is transferred onto paper. Up to 1,000 prints could be produced from a single lead plate.

The resulting images possess exceptional detail and rich tonal gradation. The method also ensures the long-term durability of the prints.

Typically, Woodburytype prints have the inscription “Woodburytype” or “Woodbury Process” in the margin — markings that can also be seen on the works presented in the exhibition.

Woodburytype was widely used in the 1870s–1890s for illustrated encyclopedias and art publications.

"Lock & Whitfield"

Портрет Джорджа Фрэнсиса Гамильтона

1880-е гг.

РОСФОТО КП 414/034

"Lock & Whitfield"

Портрет Генри Фоссета

1880-е гг.

РОСФОТО КП 414/100

"Lock & Whitfield"

Портрет Эрскина Никола

1880-е гг.

РОСФОТО КП 414/063

"Lock & Whitfield"

Портрет Генри Бувери Уильяма Бранда

1880-е гг.

РОСФОТО КП 414/047

"Lock & Whitfield"

Портрет Чарльза Олда Гудфорда

1880-е гг.

РОСФОТО КП 414/043

"Lock & Whitfield"

Портрет Уильяма Чарльза Томаса Добсона

1880-е гг.

РОСФОТО КП 414/022

Last updated on 17.12.2025