s3e85 18th-century color printing with scholars 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). We 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. We 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. We 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.