Original Vintage HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON Photo Gravure Art. Since 1989 – The Name You Can Trust For Fine Vintage Photogravures, Photographs & Antique Prints. Serving the Design & Decor trades for over 25 years. See our vintage and original prints featured in. Coastal Living, Dwell Magazine. And other fine quality publications. This Vintage 1950’s Photogravure Comes Professionally Dry Mounted On 11 x 14 inch Archival Presentation Mat Board And Is Ready To Place In A Standard Size Frame. The watermark name “Fine Photo Galleries” does not appear on the actual print. Photographer: Henri Cartier-Bresson (French 1908 – 2004) – Internationally renowned photographic artist – widely considered the “father” of modern photojournalism. Subject: Salerno, Italy, 1933 Date Of Negative: circa 1933 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 1952. Printmaker/Engraver: Draeger Frères of Paris, France, the esteemed engraving house who at various times printed the work of Picasso, Matisse and numerous other historically significant 20th century artists. Paper: Medium weight, matte finish Print Origin: France Approximate Image Size: 6.5 x 9.75 inches. Mount Board Size: 11 x 14 inches archival mat board – fits standard size frame. Print Border: No – full bleed print. Condition Grade: Fine ++ Verso: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials onto sturdy 4ply museum mat board. Registered Vintage Print Serial #. Certificate Of Authenticity (COA): Yes – individual hand signed COA. From Fine Photo Galleries. FINE PHOTO GALLERIES is pleased to offer an authentic, genuine (NOT a modern reprint) vintage 1952 photogravure (also known as a héliogravure print) produced from the original negative/print of the internationally renowned French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. This sheet fed photogravure print was engraved and printed in high quality photogravure in 1952 by the highly regarded Paris engraving house of Draeger Frères. Whether you collect vintage photogravure prints or are simply looking for extraordinary home or business decor, this authentic vintage photogravure will frame and display beautifully! This photogravure is guaranteed to be authentic and comes with a hand signed. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) with unique individual registered serial number from the Finephoto Archive & Database. Under magnification this plate shows a tight “honeycomb” cell structure, uniform pressing of ink and a wide range of tone – all indicative of a high quality sheet fed gravure plate. READY FOR FRAMING & DISPLAY! – The expensive engraved copper plate photogravure process and the resulting fine prints make vintage photogravures highly collectible and excellent vintage prints for framing. Your vintage print will arrive ready to be placed directly into a standard size frame. Secure archival packaging includes water/tear resistant carrier, custom made 275 lb. Triple wall inserts, individual acid free black archival backing boards, individual ultra clear heavy duty archival print protectors and a hand signed Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) from Finephoto. ABOUT PHOTOGRAVURE: Photogravure is an intaglio printmaking process utilizing a carefully etched copper plate made from the original negative/image. Prints are made by pressing suitable paper heavily down upon the inked copper plate which has been intricately etched to varying depths corresponding with the actual tonality of the original negative, This precisely etched plate combined with a fine “honeycomb” screen controls the amount of ink to be transferred to the paper at any given point in direct proportion to the variation of tone in the original image. The result is a true continuous tone print which combines many qualities of a traditional silver based photograph with a tactile feel similar to an etching, engraving or lithograph. Rich in tonal detail, the photogravure process produces delicately rendered shades for a look which is unique in the world of photographic print making. In the early to mid 1900’s photogravure was selected (when budgets allowed) for special high quality publishing and portfolio projects, but due to its significant expense and labor, the process is rarely seen today. From Man Ray and Ruth Bernhard to Brett Weston and Ansel Adams, many of the world’s most renowned photographic masters have published their images in the rich photogravure process. Each vintage artwork comes with a fully authenticated gallery certified Certificate Of Authenticity issued by Fine Photo Galleries, LLC.. This COA contains a unique serial number and small corresponding tamper proof hologram with matching serial number affixed to the backside of the print mount board with archival adhesive. Our exclusive authentication system and the ensuing COA/Hologram not only provides our clients with essential peace of mind but, adds value to the print in the future by providing provenance and the original gallery authenticity guarantee documents. WE LIST DOZENS OF NEW ARRIVALS EVERY DAY! Where you can search our World Class Selection of authentic vintage prints by photographer, subject or process. Browse THOUSANDS of fine vintage photography prints from silver gelatin to photogravure. Never a copy print, never a reprint! We Appreciate Your Patronage! Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART of this description is prohibited.