Untitled (Woman and Boy)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.308

Description

A seated heavy set woman wearing a white day cap. Her arm is around the shoulder of a young boy while also holding his hand. He stands on a child's chair. Clearly, she protects and presents this child. Photographed in front of a large draped sheet or cloth.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Ambrotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Verso

Language

French

Translation

...Church Parish of Elsonne near Corbeil

Notes

Paper scenic print: Corbeil is southern suburb of Paris

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

9-3/4 in

Width

8-1/2 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Print scale: Whole (Euro); approximately 8 x 6 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 21, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Black wood covered wall frame, Passe partout gold mat, faux tortoise mount; glass scratches, abrasions, losses, pitting, residues; plate/image tarnished heavily, heavy oxidation.