Seated woman in striped dress, early photographic portrait – Vintage Wall Art
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This historic photograph of Seated woman in striped dress, early photographic portrait brings a moment of history to your wall. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It brings character to any room and makes a memorable gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Seated woman in striped dress, early photographic portrait
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The striped dress gives this seated portrait its character, with the pattern drawing the eye as the sitter holds still before the lens. By 1844, daguerreotypes had been public for about five years, and exposures could last several seconds or longer, so many sitters used a metal head support to stay steady. Daguerreotypes are direct positives on silvered copper, which means colors appear only as tones of light and dark, and the image shifts in brightness as you change the angle of view. The contrast between the fabric pattern and the chair and background is worth studying closely.
| Created / published | 1844 |
|---|---|
| Original scan | 3,189 × 4,096 px · prints to 11 × 14 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 497_Unidentified_woman_abou_1844 |
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