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F. Holland Day — Menelek
F. Holland Day

Menelek

1896

Dignified portraiture challenges racial stereotypes of the era while showcasing the rich tonal possibilities of platinum print processes.

Medium
Platinum print

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F. Holland Day, Menelek, 1896

Dignified portraiture challenges racial stereotypes of the era while showcasing the rich tonal possibilities of platinum print processes.

Medium
Platinum print
Year
1896
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Monochrome, Serene, American, Photograph, Fine Art, Man, Portrait, Platinum Print, Figurative

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