An Inventory of His Photography Collection at the Harry Ransom
Center
Creator:
Cordier, Pierre, 1933-
Title:
Pierre Cordier Photgraphy
Collection
Dates:
1958-1976
Extent:
13 items
Abstract:
The collection consists of thirteen
abstract images by Pierre Cordier using the chemigram process.
Call Number:
Photography Collection
PH-00057
Language:
English
Access:
Open for research.
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The collection consists of thirteen abstract images by Pierre Cordier (Belgian, born
1933) using the chemigram process. The process was invented by Cordier in 1956,
and
involves painting with varnish, wax, or oil onto photosensitivie paper and exposing
the paper using direct light, without the use of a camera or enlarger.
Related Material
Additional works by Corider can be found in the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum,
the Museum of Modern Art, and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Sources
"The Chemigram: Definition," Pierre Cordier, accessed 18
May 2017, http://www.pierrecordier.com/15.html.
