But what would it be like to see those photos in color?
French artistSebastien de Oliveiraanswers that curiosity by colorizing old black and white photos from beforecolor filmwas even an option.
Autochromesfrom thefreres Lumiereare the most beautiful thing, something in between painting and photography.
Scroll down to see some of de Oliveiras stunningly colorized old photos.
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