Etsy - LaBelleVueStudio Rome Wall Art

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This is an original handprinted Cyanotype of a beautiful view of the Roman Forum that I encountered while visiting Rome in 2019. Rome's ancient architecture lends itself particularly well to this unique historic photographic process. I create Cyanotypes by hand coating art paper with light sensitive solutions. I then place a large format (6 x 9) negative directly onto the prepared paper & expose it to UV light. The final step is developing the print in water & adding a small amount of hydrogen peroxide. The result is a lovely Prussian Blue image that is absolutely unique! Cyanotypes (Cyan is a shade of blue) were invented in 1842 by Sir John Herschel. He was an English astronomer & scientist who tried to find a way to make copies of his notes & called them blueprints (a method used by architects for many years!). Anna Atkins, the first female photographer, created a series of Photograms of plant life by placing the plants directly onto coated paper, allowing light to make a silhouette effect. I absolutely love what I do & look forward to sharing belle vues from my travels with you! Title: Roman Forum View Year: 2022 Made on high quality Hahnemhle Platinum Rag Paper Framing not included, but the standard 8x10 size is easy to frame Actual image size without brush strokes & formula is 6 x 9 Rome Wall Art, Cyanotype, Wall Decor, Rome Photography, Rome Art, Pantheon, Rome, Italy, Travel Wall Decor Rome Gifts. Copyright Christy Utter. Artwork may not be reproduced or resold without the express permission of the artist. Rome Wall Art, Cyanotype, Roman Forum Print, Photography, Decor, Rome, Italy, Travel Gifts