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Christopher Wahren

Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs

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The image shows a woman with a composed expression seated and slightly turned to her left, looking at the viewer. She has dark eyes, wears a cap partially covering her hair, pulled back neatly. The woman is dressed in a dark, long-sleeved gown with a white lace collar and cuffs, and a long chain necklace. She rests one arm on an ornate or upholstered armrest and has her other hand on her lap. The backdrop is neutral, and the portrait is housed in a dark, elaborately carved frame.
M. et Mme. Barberon, Portrait of a Woman, c. 1853, daguerreotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2024.69.1

Portrait of a Woman

M. et Mme. Barberon · c. 1853 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2024.69.1

The image is an old photograph showing a full-body view of a young child seated on a chair. The child is facing the camera directly with both feet flat on the floor. Their facial features include a serene expression, light-colored eyes, and neatly combed light hair. The child is wearing a dress with a white bodice and a plaid skirt adorned with dark horizontal stripes, coupled with socks and dark shoes. In one hand, the child is holding a small bunch of flowers. The background appears plain, with a simple gradient indicating a wall and floor, and the photograph is encased in an ornate, dark frame with intricate floral and scroll designs.
M. et Mme. Barberon, Portrait of a Girl, c. 1853, daguerreotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2024.69.2

Portrait of a Girl

M. et Mme. Barberon · c. 1853 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2024.69.2

The image depicts a woman from the waist upward seated in a portrait style, facing slightly to the right. She has dark hair and is wearing a dark dress with lace collar and cuffs, accessorized with a brooch, lace detailing on the sleeves, and bracelets. The background is a dark hue, typical of daguerreotype portraits, and the photograph is framed with a gold-colored border.
Mlle. Verdier, Portrait of a Woman, c. 1858, daguerreotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.113.1

Portrait of a Woman

Mlle. Verdier · c. 1858 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2023.113.1

The image is a Victorian-era family portrait featuring four members. The father is seated in the center, while the mother stands to his left holding a young child's hand. A young boy stands to the father's right. The father has styled hair with sideburns and wears a suit with a bow tie. The mother has a center-parted hairstyle and wears a dress with lace-trimmed shoulders. The standing boy wears a dark suit with a bow tie, and the young child is dressed in a puffy-sleeved dress. The family is adorned with a large brooch worn by the mother. The background is plain and dark, and the image is housed in an ornate frame with a decorative border.
Jeremiah Gurney, Portrait of a Family, c. 1855, daguerreotype, Chris and Roger Taylor Fund, 2010.59.1

Portrait of a Family

Jeremiah Gurney · c. 1855 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2010.59.1

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Portrait of a Family

British 19th Century · 1850s · ambrotype ·  Accession ID  2026.27.1