Autotypic

/ˌɔːtəˈtɪpɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or produced by autotype; characteristic of photomechanical printing methods based on photographic reproduction.

Etymology

From autotype (noun) + -ic (adjective suffix). Descriptive term for the qualities of autotype printing processes.

Kelly Says

Autotypic prints have a distinctive look—sharper and more detailed than earlier lithography, yet with visible halftone dots that make them instantly recognizable as products of this pioneering photographic technique.

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