The Invention of Lithography by Alois Senefelder

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Author Senefelder, Alois, 1771-1834
Translator Muller, J. W. (Julius Washington), 1867-1930
LoC No. 11027557
Title The Invention of Lithography
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Summary "The Invention of Lithography" by Alois Senefelder is a historical account written in the early 19th century. It presents the life story of Alois Senefelder, who is recognized as the inventor and pioneer of lithography, detailing his journey through invention and experimentation. The work emphasizes the challenges he faced and the evolution of the lithographic process he developed, underscoring its significance in the art and printing world. The opening of the book introduces Senefelder’s background, revealing his early passions for the theatre and writing. It describes his gradual shift from aspiring playwright to a driven inventor, prompted by the need to print his works efficiently. Engaged in various failed attempts to print and driven by necessity, he eventually stumbles upon the technique for lithography through a series of personal experiments. The text sets the stage for his detailed explanations of the invention, its methodologies, and the trials he endured in pursuit of refining his groundbreaking printing process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NE: Fine Arts: Print media
Subject Lithography
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EBook-No. 40924
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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