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Pigment processes

Scope note

Photographic processes in which images are formed using pigments rather than silver or other metal. Common pigments included lampblack, watercolor pigments, oil paints, and oil-based inks. The pigments themselves are not light-sensitive; the photochemical action of another transparent agent makes a support bind, attract, or receive pigment.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053498

Broader Terms used

photographic process

Narrower Terms used

carbro process
bichromate processes

Created

13yrs ago

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