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An Unrestored Print
The print is faded, dull and shows signs of yellowing. When examined closely, there are many visible imperfections including damage and blemishes. The images blend together and are blurry.
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Overly Bright
This is a close approximation of the correct color. However, the highlights are too bright, causing a loss of the original skin tones and details in lighter areas. The hair colors are duller than they should be. The overall tone of the print is also cool relative to the original which has more warmth.
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Overexposed
The highlights are too bright; almost white. The image is faded and figures start to blend together. The hair color on many of the women is muddy and the skin tone is unnatural. The image has a cool bluish tone vs. the original warm, lively scene. The sides of the print appear to have been cropped altering its proportions.
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Incorrect Color Balance
The warm shades are overly rich, disrupting the composition. The reddish and pink hues now overshadow the ceiling which would draw the viewer to the center of the activity. Some ladies have lobster skin and the grey hair of the man in the foreground has turned white. The chairs in the background are pink compared to other images where they are lilac. Parts of the image have been cut off.
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Color Shifts
Blue and orange are complementary colors, meaning they work together to create a balanced and harmonious effect. By altering the color to green, the scene has lost its vitality and energy. Even the gentleman in the lower left now has green hair. The image is also blurry.
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Oversaturation and Unnatural Tones
The image is overly saturated and there is a degradation of image quality. The figures and colors are in competition with one another. Some of the skin tones are carrot shades. There is also too much room around the print and it gets lost in the frame.