{"product_id":"portrait-of-william-spang-thomas-annan","title":"Portrait of William Spang - Thomas Annan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nineteenth-century carbon print reproduction by Thomas Annan, capturing a historical portrait of William Spang with technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis photographic reproduction by Thomas Annan captures a historical portrait of William Spang. Annan, a Scottish photographer based in Glasgow, gained recognition for his technical precision and his documentation of urban conditions. This specific work originates from a period when photography was increasingly used to catalogue and preserve fine art collections, allowing wider access to paintings that were otherwise confined to private galleries or institutional archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image presents a clear, monochromatic study of the subject, rendered with the tonal depth characteristic of the carbon print process. The subject is depicted in a style reminiscent of seventeenth-century portraiture, featuring a ruff collar and period-appropriate attire. Annan's approach to this reproduction is objective, focusing on the clarity of the original painting's features rather than artistic interpretation. The composition is stark, set against a neutral background that draws attention to the facial structure and expression of the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a practitioner of the mid-nineteenth century, Annan utilised the carbon print method to ensure the longevity of his reproductions. This technique was favoured for its stability and resistance to fading, qualities that made it ideal for the reproduction of historical documents and artworks. The print reflects the broader Victorian interest in historical record-keeping and the application of new chemical processes to traditional subjects. By documenting such portraits, Annan contributed to the preservation of visual history, ensuring that the likenesses of figures like William Spang remained accessible to future generations. The work is a direct, unadorned representation, providing a window into the aesthetic conventions of the era while demonstrating the capabilities of early photographic technology in the service of art history.\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\/portret-van-een-staande-jongeman-david-rees-david-rees\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van een staande jongeman (David Rees) - David Rees — David Rees\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-friends-reunion-kazimierz-zielenko\" 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;\"\u003eA Friends' Reunion - Kazimierz Zielenko — Kazimierz Zielenko\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":58374516212047,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58374543311183,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58374543343951,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58374543376719,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58374543409487,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58374543442255,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58374543475023,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58374543507791,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58374543540559,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58374543573327,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58374543606095,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58374543638863,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-William-Spang_Poster_CompositorV1_1785755597263.jpg?v=1785759077","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portrait-of-william-spang-thomas-annan","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}