Untitled (Military Officer—French)

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Military Officer—French)

Entry/Object ID

2022.309

Description

A marvelous image of a young French military officer. He wears his uniform with brass buttons, hat with number 20 and insignia, and fancy blue epaulets which match the blue tinted table covering. He is seated with his sword. A clear, artistic image.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

8-1/2 in

Width

8 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Sixth (Euro); approximately 3-1/2 x 3 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 21, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Black gesso over wood wall frame Passe partout decorative three layer mount, tan octagonal paper cut out with gold dots, pink oval paper cut out, and gold/black, mount; mat condition, minor spots throughout, accretion; glass residues, abrasions, scratches; plate/image tarnished, oxidation, light brown opaque staining on outer edge bottom edge and left edge.