Untitled (Man—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.298

Description

A seated French man, photo angle from above, is seated by a table with a book. He wears a black jacket and vest with brass buttons. He has a small mustache and goatee and wears thicker, mottled color pants. Unknown object on book.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

H.J.Huet

Role

Photographer

Date made

1851

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Verso

Language

French

Translation

H.J.Huet artist Daguerreotype salons...

Type

Inscription

Location

Verso

Transcription

15 October 1851

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

9-1/4 in

Width

8-1/4 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Half (Euro); approximately 6 x 5 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 21, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Wood covered netted and gesso molded frame, brown/burgundy ornate wall frame with gold wood spacer, Passe partout faux tortoise and gold mat, mount; glass scratches, abrasions, residues; plate/image tarnished heavily.