{"product_id":"1938-aarau-switzerland-canton-aargau-martin-hurlimann-original-photogravure-044934-sz1-042","title":"1938 Aarau Switzerland Canton Aargau Martin Hurlimann - ORIGINAL SZ1","description":"This is an original 1938 photogravure of Aarau, Switzerland, the capital of the Canton Aargau. Photograph by Martin HŸrlimann. (Please note there is printing on the reverse.)\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod Paper is pleased to offer an exceptional collection of historic original photogravures of the architecture, landscape, and people of Switzerland.  The actual border around the photogravure is larger than what is shown in the digital image and each image usually has a caption in English, Italian, French, and German, which will be included with the item when shipped. However, we wanted to show you the actual image up close and the dimensions provided next to the \"Size\" indicate the size of the actual photogravure only. The total size is approximately two inches larger in width and height. These original photogravures are not to be confused with the more common halftone prints. Each of these photogravures was created from an engraved plate and provides exceptional detail, contrast, warmth, and depth, making them excellent original images for framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Photogravure Process.\u003c\/b\u003e A photogravure is a photographic image produced from an engraving plate --an expensive and rarely used process today. Through the transfer of etching ink from an etched copperplate to special dampened paper run through an etching press, this process creates an image that registers an extraordinary variety of tones. This unique tonal range comes from photogravure's variable depth of etch --the shadows are etched many times deeper than the highlights unlike the halftone processes that merely vary dot size. The prints produced via this process have the subtle tones of a photograph and the art quality of a lithograph, making them extraordinarily collectible items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 73+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine. No aging. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Photogravure; Black \u0026amp; White \/ Grayscale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 7 x 9.5 inches; 18 x 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSZ1C38 zz1009, \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33492231825,"sku":"044934_SZ1_042","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/SZ1_042_d55ef6d2-2158-49da-9799-14caa137ba34.jpg?v=1571708402","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1938-aarau-switzerland-canton-aargau-martin-hurlimann-original-photogravure-044934-sz1-042","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}