Show Notes: s3e87 color printing in the 18th century with Meg Grasselli and Elizabeth Savage
In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with Margaret Morgan Grasselli and Elizabeth Savage, authors and editors of the recently published book, Printing Colour 1700–1830: Histories, Techniques, Functions, and Receptions (Oxford: Oxford University Press and the British Academy, 2025). They talk about the making of their book, which covers various aspects of color printing, including fine art prints, security printing for paper notes, advertisements, fashion, household goods, and more. They talk about the historical significance and technical details of color printing, the role of women in the field, and the socio-political influences of that era. They talk about the challenges faced during the book's creation, especially due to COVID-19, and emphasize the collaborative effort and wide-ranging expertise that went into the project. The podcast concludes with reflections on the importance of this work as a foundational study that opens up new avenues for future research in the field of print history.
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Louis-Marin Bonnet (French, 1736–1793) after François Boucher (French, 1703–1770). Tête de Flore (Head of Flora), 1769. Pastel manner printed in red, green, yellow, blue-green, light blue, bright blue, black, tan, brown, white, and pink. Sheet: 41.8 x 33.6 cm. (16 7/16 x 13 1/4 in.). National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Ann Shafer
Curator / Podcaster / Blogger / Cyclist
Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, writer, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art. She has also held positions at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the National Gallery of Art. Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and an MA from Williams College. (Photo credit: Becky Redett)
