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Albert Sands Southworth (American, 1811-1894) — Untitled (Portrait of Three Children)

Albert Sands Southworth (American, 1811-1894)

Untitled (Portrait of Three Children)

1852

Exemplifying mid-19th century American portraiture, Southworth's daguerreotype captures the formal dignity expected of family photography while revealing his exceptional skill in composing group subjects.

Medium
Daguerreotype

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Albert Sands Southworth (American, 1811-1894), Untitled (Portrait of Three Children), 1852

Exemplifying mid-19th century American portraiture, Southworth's daguerreotype captures the formal dignity expected of family photography while revealing his exceptional skill in composing group subjects.

Medium
Daguerreotype
Year
1852
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Monochrome, Photography, 19th Century, American, Historical, Portrait, Children, Figurative, Daguerreotype, Formal

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