dagerotypy
Dagerotypy, or the daguerreotype, is an early photographic process introduced by Louis Daguerre in 1839. The image is a direct positive on a highly polished silver-plated copper plate, producing an unusually sharp and detailed likeness that is typically viewed under reflective light from a glass protective layer.
The process involves several steps. A copper plate is coated with a thin layer of silver and
Characteristics of daguerreotypes include exceptional detail and tonal range, with a high-surfacial sheen and a need
History and impact: first publicly announced in 1839, the daguerreotype rapidly gained popularity across Europe and