The Difference Is in the Details & Framing
A historical image can be beautifully reproduced or poorly reproduced, even when both versions start with the same source. The difference is often in the details: how the image is restored, how color and contrast are handled, what is cropped, and how the finished print is matted and framed.
Below is a side-by-side look at our print images vs. similar examples. See for yourself how we measure up in terms of clarity, color accuracy, and overall quality.
Frame, Color and Cropping
Left: The lower area has been cropped out. The color hasn't been corrected and as a result it looks old and the objects start to blend together. The frame doesn't complement the image.
Our Version: The image has been carefully restored and color corrected to ensure clear distinctions between the colors of the sky, mountains, and buildings. To complement the vintage photochrom style, we selected a suitable gilt frame.
Brightness, Saturation and Mat
Left: The print is unnaturally bright with tones that are not historically appropriate. The frame is too prominent and overpowers the image.
Our version: The restored and color-corrected image now captures the essence of the original. Its from the 1920s, a period known for its Art Deco style characterized by graceful lines and intricate forms. To complement this aesthetic, we selected a slender, sophisticated frame.
