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| D07-175. SOPHISTICATED! And very tinted too. At least the colorist used a medium red to accentuate the tablecloth and maybe a subtler shade on her face, hands and lips. The lady posed with great strength and prominence in her archivally renewed sixth plate that has fabulous contrast and tonality. The daguerreian used his mastery of chemistry to produce an image that has remarkable reflected depth. Whenever I see a wealthy woman in a later portrait with her hair puffed out, I always wonder what was used for the filler. I have heard stories . . . Anyway, gold was used to embellish her long chain, interesting bracelets and the remainder of her jewelry. This gal had it all!!! The bottom of her common leather case is present. There is one mold spider on her right cheek and others in the drop, including those tendrils in the upper right corner. $315 |
