1. a photomechanical printing process that produces color prints from a single original image using pigmented gelatin layers
Usage: technical; printing; historical
2. a print or reproduction made by the autotype process
Usage: technical; printing

1. to reproduce or print using the autotype process
Usage: technical; printing; transitive

Examples

• The museum's collection includes several autotypes from the late 19th century.
• Early color photography was often reproduced using the autotype method.
• The printer decided to autotype the original painting to create multiple high-quality copies.
• Autotype technology allowed artists to distribute their work more widely before digital printing.
• The autotype process required careful preparation of gelatin layers for each color.