Caption

Rotary press with funnel-folding device for high-circulation newspapers, Reproduction of an engraving of a rotary press by Richard Brend'amour, reproduction, page, photomechanical print, inscription: '(Machinefabriek 'Augsburg' in Augsburg)', photographer: Rimmer van der Meulen (possibly), clichémaker: anonymous, after print by Richard Brend'amour, c. 1887 - in or before 1892, Rimmer van der Meulen, Richard Brend'amour, photographer, clichémaker, after print by, paper, printing block, height 109 mm x width 173 mm, printing press, An intricately detailed monochrome engraving of a large mechanical press occupying a rectangular base, showing multiple interlocking gears, rollers, levers, and frames. The machine features sets of cylindrical rollers partially enclosed in a structural housing, toothed gears meshing along exposed shafts, and a web of thin belts or tapes guided over rods and pulleys. One side shows a winding drum with a handwheel and supporting arms, while the opposite side displays a compact assembly of small shafts, connecting rods, and bars with clamp-like fixtures. Vertical and horizontal frames with ribbed shading surround the central mechanism, and several slender rods hang down near the center. Fine linework and crosshatching render shadows and textures across metal surfaces and the wooden-looking base, all set against a pale, unadorned background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B05_299

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.3Mb (9.7Mb) / 14.6in x 10.5in / 4372 x 3141 (300dpi)

Keywords

Rotary press funnel-folding device high-circulation newspapers Reproduction engraving rotary press Richard Brend'amour reproduction page photomechanical print inscription Machinefabriek Augsburg photographer Rimmer van der Meulen clichémaker anonymous print c 1887 - 1892 paper printing block height 109 mm x width 173 mm printing press intricately detailed monochrome engraving large mechanical press occupying rectangular base showing multiple interlocking gears rollers levers frames machine features sets cylindrical partially enclosed structural housing toothed gears meshing exposed shafts web thin belts tapes guided rods pulleys side winding drum handwheel supporting arms opposite displays compact assembly small shafts connecting rods bars clamp- fixtures Vertical horizontal frames ribbed shading surround central mechanism several slender rods hang down near center Fine linework crosshatching render shadows textures across metal surfaces wooden-looking base set pale unadorned background