<sub>The first photographic images, obtained around 1826 by the Frenchman Nicéphore Niépce, were actually heliographs printed on pewter plates. These images, however, were not actual photographic prints, as they did not use a paper printing process. The first true photographic print was made in 1839 by William Henry Fox Talbot, a British inventor and scientist. Talbot developed a process called "calotype", which allowed negative images to be obtained on paper.

 These negative images could then be used to create an unlimited number of positive prints on paper. Talbot's calotype was a fundamental innovation in the history of photography, as it allowed for the first time to reproduce photographic images on paper in a simple and economical way. This process paved the way for the spread of photography as a means of artistic expression and documentation.

Over the years, the photographic printing technique has been further developed and perfected. New materials and processes were introduced, such as salted paper, albumen paper, and carbon printing. These developments have led to a greater quality and variety of photographic prints.


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