Untitled (Woman and Boy—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.229

Description

A beautiful, tender, portrait of a young French mother and son. She is seated and turned partially toward the photographer. Her young son stands beside her. His left hand holds her left hand and his right hand is placed on her shoulder. Both are elegantly attired. A professional image. Light background.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Mat only

Height

7 in

Width

5-3/4 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Half (European); approximately 6 x 4-1/2 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 20, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Passe Partout ruby black, gold, and white mount; bras preserver; glass scratches, abrasions, pitting, residues; plate/image oxidation on outer edge; glass support in poor condition.