Peepshow
Thomas Weynant's Early Visual Media site has these beautiful examples of scenes from 18th century peepshow boxes. The luminous effect was achieved with cutout areas backed with tissue paper, and candles or daylight shining behind them.
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Thomas Weynant's Early Visual Media site has these beautiful examples of scenes from 18th century peepshow boxes. The luminous effect was achieved with cutout areas backed with tissue paper, and candles or daylight shining behind them.
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These are beautiful, and its fascinating to know about the technique involved. I have had your site on my linklist for ages but unfortunately its only been until now that Ive paid closer attention to your blog. Shame on me! Theres so much material here to inspire and cause oohhhhing sounds. :)
Posted by: khairun | August 17, 2008 10:27 PM