{"product_id":"portrait-of-john-pattison-photographic-reproduction-thomas-annan","title":"Portrait of John Pattison (Photographic Reproduction) - Thomas Annan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nineteenth-century carbon print by Thomas Annan, documenting a formal portrait of John Pattison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a photographic reproduction of a painted portrait, captured by the Scottish photographer Thomas Annan. Annan was a significant figure in nineteenth-century photography, known for his technical precision and his documentation of Glasgow. This specific image appears as a plate within a larger bound volume, reflecting the common practice of the era where photography was utilised to catalogue and preserve fine art collections for wider distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject, John Pattison, is depicted in a formal manner consistent with the portraiture conventions of the period. The lighting is focused on the face, creating a clear contrast against the darker background of the original painting. Annan used the carbon print process, a method favoured for its stability and ability to render a wide range of tonal values. This technique allowed for a faithful translation of the original oil painting into a monochrome format, preserving the texture and character of the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnan's work often bridged the gap between commercial photography and artistic documentation. By reproducing these portraits, he provided a means for the public to engage with historical figures and private collections that were otherwise inaccessible. The composition is straightforward, placing the sitter in a central position to emphasise his features and attire. The inclusion of page numbers within the print indicates its origin as part of a larger archival project or catalogue. This piece offers a glimpse into the intersection of early photographic technology and the traditional art of portraiture, documenting the appearance of individuals through the lens of a skilled practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-john-spreull-thomas-annan\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of John Spreull - Thomas Annan — Thomas Annanack\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/noordgevel-aan-de-cour-visconti-van-het-palais-du-louvre-edouard-denis-baldus\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNoordgevel aan de Cour Visconti van het Palais du Louvre - Édouard Denis Baldus — Édouard Denis Baldus\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thomas Annan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58393736446287,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58393758957903,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58393758990671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58393759023439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58393759056207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58393759088975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58393759121743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58393759154511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58393759187279,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58393759220047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58393759252815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58393759285583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-John-Pattison-Photographic-Reproduction-_Poster_CompositorV1_1785976230889.jpg?v=1785977373","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-john-pattison-photographic-reproduction-thomas-annan","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}