
Portrait of Francis E. Brownell, “Ellsworth’s Avenger,” and Portrait of an Unknown Woman
A striking dual-sided photographic artifact presents a salt print portrait of Francis E. Brownell, famously known as "Ellsworth's Avenger," embellished with delicate ink highlights that lend depth and drama to his likeness. Flush-mounted to board, the work is distinguished by its reverse side, which bears a hand-painted salt print portrait of an unidentified woman, transforming the object into an intimate and layered keepsake. The unknown photographer demonstrates a thoughtful command of mid-nineteenth-century photographic techniques, blending the precision of the salt print process with hand-applied artistry to create a deeply personal memento.
- Medium
- Salt print with ink highlights, flush-mounted to board, with a hand-painted salt print portrait of a woman on the reverse of the flush-mount.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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April 4, 2017
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