photogravure by J.L.E. Meissonier, the sign painter

The early 1900s, photogravures gained wide acceptance as original prints. Many of the photographers published signed their plates indicating their satisfaction, and a handful of photographers worked directly in photogravure when producing exhibition prints. This section is for the engravings and photograuves i have found . They are often very good quality and although you can't see the depth of colour as in the original paintings, the subject matter is interesting, and the detail amazing. this plate is signed by artist. comes with a full page description of the picture and artist.