Untitled (Man—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.337

Description

A 3/4 view seated French gentleman. He has a bushy mustache and beard and sits beside a column.He wears a patterned cravat, coat with velvet collar and cuffs and has a white handkerchief in his breast pocket.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1860

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

10 in

Width

8-1/2 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: 3/4; approximately 7 x 5 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Brown and black striated wood gesso covered ornate wall frame, cracks overall; Mat: Passe partout white/black mat, faux tortoise/ gold line mount; glass: scratches, pitting, residues; plate/image: light oxidation mainly along left side.