An anthotype is an historic alternative photographic process invented in the 1840s by Sir John Herschel. Though it’s over 180 years old, many people still practice the art of anthotyping today. Want to learn?
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Find new anthotype emulsions in our book Anthotype Emulsions, Volume 1 – The collective research from photographers on World Anthotype Day 2022
Volume 2 coming October/November 2023
Find new anthotype emulsions in our book Anthotype Emulsions, Volume 2 – The collective research from photographers on World Anthotype Day 2023
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Learn from your own experience by using a notebook Anthotype notes – Document your anthotype process
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Find anthotype emulsions in our Anthotype Emulsions Database
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