authotype

/ɔːθəʊtaɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

A duplicate or copy, especially one made from a photograph.

“The artist created an authotype of the original painting to preserve its beauty.”

2. noun

A photographic print made by the photographic process of the same name, using a photographic paper coated with silver chloride that darkens when exposed to light.

“The museum exhibited an authotype of the famous photograph, taken by the renowned photographer in the 19th century.”

Synonyms

  • copy
  • duplicate
  • replica

Antonyms

  • original
  • unique