H Beard Print Collection
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print by William Orme shows a ghostly figure from the early 1800s. The ink is thin enough to hold up to light. When lit from behind, the specter glows like colored glass. That trick works because the paper stays mostly clear. Thick ink makes only the specter visible in normal light. The effect is simple but clever. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more print surprises.
