D06-223. OH NO . . . she must have been thinking. If that MAN says one more bad word to me I'm going to burst into tears. Instead, the extremely discontented little girl produced her best frown while boring into the lens with those deep-set dark brown eyes. It's a miracle that she didn't raise up her tinted arm and toss that hand colored mini bouquet of flowers into the operator's face. What really could have created such horrible tension during the kid's visit to an unidentified daguerreian's studio? He certainly was completely capable of executing a marvelous sixth sized image of his sitter. Awesome reflective depth and nearly invisible buff strokes mark him as a master of his craft. Extended contrast and an excellent use of his paint set also add to the brilliance of her likeness. Beautiful patina hugs the brass mat opening. Resealed by another hand, there are some flecks and specks of dust on the surface. The common intact leather case has a floral theme. $645