Daguerreotypic

/dəˌɡɛrioʊˈtɪpɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of daguerreotypes or the daguerreotype photographic process and its distinctive visual qualities.

Etymology

Formed from 'daguerreotype' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic,' creating an adjective describing something related to or resembling daguerreotypes.

Kelly Says

The term 'daguerreotypic quality' became a way to describe anything with that characteristic mirror-like sheen and hyper-realistic detail that made early photographs so startling and memorable.

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