The Álvarez Collection
Technical Gallery

Claude Lorrain · Full Image Set

Technical Data
Full view of the print
Figure 1. Full view of the print
Full reverse (transmitted light)
Full reverse (transmitted light)
Paper and PvL Countermark
Reverse in transmitted light
Reverse in transmitted light
Fortuna watermark
Fortuna watermark
Fortuna watermark Measurements
Fortuna watermark Measurements
Chain lines Measurements
Chain lines Measurements
Paper fibers under magnification
Paper fibers under magnification
Platemark
Platemark, upper left.
Platemark, upper left.
Platemark, upper right.
Platemark, upper right.
Platemark, lower left.
Platemark, lower left.
Platemark, lower right.
Platemark, lower right.
Reverse under ultraviolet illumination (low intensity)
Reverse under ultraviolet illumination (low intensity)
TECHNICAL DATA & METHODOLOGY
Minute architectural detail — preserved line structure
Minute architectural detail — preserved line structure
Signature macro (incision and ink–fiber interaction)
Signature macro (incision and ink–fiber interaction)
Arboreal structure — dense etched linework with residual burr
Arboreal structure — dense etched linework with residual burr
Dense black tonal structure (residual drypoint burr)
Dense black tonal structure (residual drypoint burr)
Arboreal hatching structure (intact engraved lines)
Arboreal hatching structure (intact engraved lines)
Figure modelling (ink squeeze and controlled plate tone)
Figure modelling (ink squeeze and controlled plate tone)
Figure modelling — exceptional ink pressure and preserved micro-relief
Figure modelling — exceptional ink pressure and preserved micro-relief
Macro Details
Macro Details Fig.1
Macro Details Fig.1
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Macro Details Fig.2
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Macro Details Fig.4
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Macro Details Fig.6
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Macro Details Fig.7
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Macro Details Fig.8
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Macro Details Fig.9
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Macro Details Fig.10
Macro Details Fig.11
Macro Details Fig.11
Macro Details Fig.12
Macro Details Fig.12
Macro Details Fig.13
Macro Details Fig.13
Macro Details Fig.14
Macro Details Fig.14
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Macro Details Fig.15
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Macro Details Fig.16
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Macro Details Fig.19
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Macro Details Fig.20
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Macro Details Fig.21
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Macro Details Fig.22
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Macro Details Fig.23
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Macro Details Fig.24
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Macro Details Fig.25
Macro Details Fig.26
Macro Details Fig.26
Macro Details Fig.27
Macro Details Fig.27
Macro Details Fig.28
Macro Details Fig.28
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Macro Details Fig.29
Macro Details Fig.30
Macro Details Fig.30
MICROSCOPIC LINE ANALYSIS
“V” groove line geometry
“V” groove line geometry
Ink–fiber interaction
Ink–fiber interaction
Residual micro-burr
Residual micro-burr
Active line edge (raking light)
Active line edge (raking light)
Ultra-fine engraved line continuity
Ultra-fine engraved line continuity
Micro Details
Micro Details Fig.1
Micro Details Fig.1
Micro Details Fig.2
Micro Details Fig.2
Micro Details Fig.3
Micro Details Fig.3
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Micro Details Fig.4
Micro Details Fig.5
Micro Details Fig.5
Micro Details Fig.6
Micro Details Fig.6
Micro Details Fig.7
Micro Details Fig.7
Micro Details Fig.8
Micro Details Fig.8
Micro Details Fig.9
Micro Details Fig.9
Micro Details Fig.10
Micro Details Fig.10
Micro Details Fig.11
Micro Details Fig.11
Micro Details Fig.12
Micro Details Fig.12
Micro Details Fig.13
Micro Details Fig.13
Micro Details Fig.14
Micro Details Fig.14
Comparative Overlays
Panel A — Álvarez vs Museum (work detail)
Panel A — Álvarez vs Museum (work detail)
Panel B — Álvarez vs Museum (signature detail)
Panel B — Álvarez vs Museum (signature detail)
Panel C — Structural overlay
Panel C — Structural overlay
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