A French gentleman posed before an elaborate backdrop of column and scene. 3/4 view, seated on chair, dressed in black, hands on legs, left hand curled fingers, light greying chin beard and "spit" curl on hair.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Daguerreotype
Made/Created
Artist
DERUSSY
Date made
circa 1850
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Label
Location
Verso
Language
French
Translation
Photographic Photographs Perfected by DERUSSY and Co., 3 Rue des Prouvaires,3. PARIS
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Mat only
Height
7 in
Width
5-3/4 in
Depth
1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Plate size: Half (European); approximately 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 inches
Condition
Reason for Exam
Inventory
Date Examined
Oct 20, 2022
Examined By
Jacqueline Cabrera
Notes
Passe partout black/gold mat, wall mount; brass preserver intact; glass scratches, abrasions, residues; plate/image light oxidation, staining on outer edge.
