Untitled (Group: Eleven Military Officers)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.364

Description

A group of 11 young French military officers in full uniform arranged in two rows, front 6 seated, rear 5 standing behind.. One holds small round drum, two hold their hats and swords, two hold their hats.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Perraud

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Verso

Transcription

Place St.Nizier, 4, Lyon. / Aux Artistes Peintres et Daguerreotypeurs réunis / sons la Direction de Mr. / Perraud. Photographe. /...

Language

French

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

12-1/2 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Whole (Euro); approximately 8 x 6 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 23, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Frame: black gesso over wood ornate wall frame, wall mounted; mat: passe-partout, gold/black mat, faux tortoise/gold line mount; glass: residues, abrasions, old glue at top edge; plate/image: oxidation, light brown, speckled overall.