Untitled (Military Officer—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.338

Description

A 3/4 oval portrait of a seated military officer in full uniform, medal, holding his sword. His hat rests on table beside him. He has a mustache and long goatee.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

9-1/4 in

Width

7-3/4 in

Depth

1-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: 3/4 (Euro); approximately 6 x 5 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Brown mitered wood wall frame, gilded liner, oval Passe partout, gold mat, black/gold line mount, crack in glass lower right corner; glass: breaks, crack at lower right corner, residues, scratches; plate/image: light oxidation, light brown, opaque staining on outer edge