The lady at the door

This is a cyanotype, an old but not forgotten printing method, that

was toned in tea (cyanotypes are normally blue). Read the technical

notes for detail. This was contact printed from a 4x5 negative made

with a 80 years old camera. What do you think about the look? The

picture subject?

I really like the subject of this photo, and your use of Cyanotype and toning techniques. The range of tones is nicely done, and the subject stands out well against the background. Her mysterious expression matches the look and color of the image. Thanks for providing all the technical details, I look forward to trying the same sort of processes myself soon (4x5 polaroid type 55 negatives--> cyanotype --> toned with tannic acid), and I will post images here if anything turns out.

The subject herself, as well as the contact print, both look Victorian. I agree with Robert about the range of tones resulting nicely. There are ample details in her dark clothes and the darker tones of her dress add plenty of depth in contrast to the lighter bgrd and skin. The skin incidentally, has rendered beautifully. I have to say Philippe, that I am well impressed with this work. A couple of minor detractions for me, are: that one of her eyes seems slightly squinting in the light; and I am not overly keen on the border (how was this achieved, is it an integral part of the process?). I think the textured paper is lovely in itself but the dark brush strokes take away attention from that wonderful lady. The lower (than average) angle of the shot in relation to her high-held head in 3/4 profile, seemingly suit the subject for some reason.

ps without the border the aesthetics would have gained a 6 from me

I think this print has a lovely range of tones and I wonder if the presentation here was adjusted after being scanned in? The black in the border (which adds charm IMO) is particularly strong of course. The effect of the tea-toning is very attractive for this image as well.