Chicago Court House

1860s

Crater's Union Photographic Gallery

Associated Names
Crater's Union Photographic Gallery

Artist, American, active 1860s

The image displays a stately building captured from a slightly elevated or aerial viewpoint, situated diagonally across the frame. The building has a prominent central dome and intricate facade. It is positioned on a corner within a fenced area, surrounded by smaller structures and additional buildings. The image, captured in sepia tones, features detailed brushstrokes that create subtle gradations of light and shadow, emphasizing the architectural elements. In the foreground, several people are visible walking on the pavement or gathered in small groups.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)

  • Credit Line

    Robert B. Menschel Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 9.5 × 5.5 cm (3 3/4 × 2 3/16 in.)
    mount: 10 × 6 cm (3 15/16 × 2 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.122.9


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thomas Harris, New York); NGA purchase, 2021.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, top left in graphite: D-LWQ042; center printed in black ink inverted: CRATER'S / UNION / PHOTOGRAPHIC / GALLERY / 55 CLARK ST CHICAGO


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