Incredibly atmospheric shots in 1913 made using a unique technology. Fantastic!

Mervyn O'Gormanu, a resident of the English county of Dorset, was 42 years old when he made the first color pictures of his daughter Christina with the method autochromes. It is interesting to note that Mervyn O'Gorman quite well in the Engineering business. He was one of the main founders of the aviation industry in the UK. But as you know, talented person is talented in everything. O'Gorman was a hobby that became for him a present outlet. These photos were taken in 1913 ...

Atmospheric photos, soaked era of the 1910s, brought O'Gormanu no less glory than engineering. A brilliant combination of colors: blond Christina pictured wearing a red bathing suit and coat - all in the best traditions autochromes. Autochrome - one of the first color photography technology, patented Lumiere brothers. To achieve this, photographers have used a conventional potato starch.

Christina Beach Cova Lulworth in Dorset.



According to close friends, Mervyn O'Gorman, or as it was called comrades - OG was a very charismatic man with a great sense of humor. With him it was incredibly interesting to debate.

Portrait of Christina, made a close-up. It looks quite modern! B>



Christina thoughtfully looks at the ornamental pond. Photography was allegedly made on the territory of Corfe Castle in Dorset. B>







Family O'Gormanov on a picnic. In the center sits mom girls - Florence Rush. B>



Almost surreal frame ... Christina on a sunny day walking along the beach.



Mervyn O'Gorman died in March 1958. His wife Florence left this world 27 years earlier, in 1931. On the life of Christina knows nothing. B>



We all represent the past in black and white. But technology, patented by the Lumière brothers and used Mervyn O'Gormanom, gave us a unique opportunity to see the history of all colors. These pictures are really impressive and pleasing to the eye true aesthetes. Show these beautiful masterpieces of all lovers of photographic art.

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