Daguerreotype Case

1935/1942

Robert Schuerer

Associated Names
Robert Schuerer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a partial body portrait of a person visible in an open locket within a framed case. The person's upper body is depicted, seated slightly turned to the right, wearing a dark jacket, holding a dark rod or cane with one hand. The person has a serious expression, with a well-defined jawline, dark eyes, neatly combed hair under a wide-brimmed, light-colored hat. The locket is ornate, featuring a red, decorated interior on the left side and an orange border around the oval portrait on the right. Below the open locket is a detailed illustration of its decorative closed cover, with intricate scrollwork, and a central oval design visible against a neutral background. The backdrop is plain, emphasizing the locket and its containing image without any additional elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 23.2 cm (12 x 9 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4 1/8" wide; 4 3/8" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9185


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ROBERT.EDWIN.SCHEUERER..

Wikidata ID

Q64629079

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