In article <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] (Robert W. Bradspies) wrote: > I am trying to locate information on an early method of getting a > three dimensional look to an artwork by adding clear pieces of material > to the back side of a piece of glass then covering the back with a > reflective material such as gold or silver leaf. > > This method caused the reflective material to be at different > depths away from the viewer and gave the impression of depth in the > art work. > > If anyone has any information on such art works, or can point me in > the direction of a possible source, I would appreciate it. > > Robert W. Bradspies - [log in to unmask] -- (310) 475-0624 > > -- > [log in to unmask] Look up the following articles in _Encyclopedia of Printing, Photographic, and Photomechanical Processes_ chromo-crystal crystalotype crystoleum diaphan glass picture glass print hallotype mezzoting painting opaline opalotype sennotype Luis Nadeau Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada [log in to unmask] -- Luis Nadeau Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada [log in to unmask]