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From woodcut to photograph: techniques of book illustration:

Title
From woodcut to photograph: techniques of book illustration:
Description
This exhibition explores the history of the development of illustrative techniques from woodcuts through to photographs.
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Type
Online Exhibition
Date
2022
Geographical Area
Hand-coloured lithograph of a camel conveying a bride to her husband. From: GF Lyon. A narrative of travels in northern Africa in the years 1818, 19, and 20. London: John Murray, 1821 [FCDO Historical Collection FOL. DT219 LYO] See section 8 of this online exhibition.