Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.344

Description

A French portrait of a woman in white day cap tied under neck, seated with left arm crossed over right.,

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Verso

Language

French

Translation

Maria Ann Montagny 28 years 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

10 in

Width

9 in

Depth

1 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

Black gesso over wood ornate wall frame; mat: Passe partout gold/black mat, faux tortoise/gold line mount, crackling, black spots on gold mat, some loss; plate/image: tarnished heavily, oxidation, light brown and blue-black opaque staining on outer edge and scattered black spots.