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Tesselated Roman Pavement at Dorchester, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Tesselated Roman Pavement at Dorchester, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Tesselated Roman Pavement at Dorchester, 1858....a very beautiful and perfect Roman pavement was discovered [in the grounds of the County Prison]. The pavement measured twenty feet square...Many portions of Roman pavement have been formed near the same spot, which marks the locality as having been the residence of some persons of rank during the Roman occupation...Mr. Pouncy's carbon printing [has been] pronounced by Professor Owen, at Leeds, to be...the great discovery of the year - by means of which process the facsimile of the pavement was obtained: "Mr John Pouncy, of this town, has succeeded in producing wonderful facsimiles of this interesting relic in photography and colours. Mr. Pouncy has taken perfect photographs by each process, and coloured them with all the care imaginable...we thus possess an exact miniature of the pavement, where each particular tessera stands articulately on end, the exact outline of its rugged edge sharply definite to the eye, although there are some hundreds, perhaps thousands, of them in the mosaic composition...the difference in clearness and in beauty betwixt the finest attainable ordinary photographic products and those of Mr. Pouncy's process of carbon printing could not well be more surprising". From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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In this photograph, taken in 1858, we behold a stunning example of Tesselated Roman Pavement unearthed in the grounds of the County Prison in Dorchester, England. The discovery of this exquisite mosaic, measuring twenty feet square, marked the locality as the residence of someone of considerable rank during the Roman occupation. The intricacy and beauty of the pavement left a profound impact on the archaeological community, with many similar discoveries made in the vicinity. However, it was the innovative photographic process used to capture its essence that truly set this find apart. Mr. John Pouncy, a local photographer, employed the groundbreaking carbon printing technique to create an accurate and vivid representation of the pavement. Professor Owen, an esteemed expert from Leeds, hailed this achievement as the greatest discovery of the year. The carbon printing process enabled the creation of a facsimile that mirrored the original in every detail, with each tessera standing articulately on end, its rugged edge sharply defined. The difference in clarity and beauty between the finest ordinary photographic products and those produced by Mr. Pouncy's carbon printing process was truly remarkable. This photograph serves as a testament to the power of innovation and the enduring allure of history. The intricate patterns and vibrant colors of the Roman pavement are brought to life, allowing us to appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era.
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