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Artist unknown, possibly Benjamin Mulock (English, 1829–1863) — Mr. and Mrs. Craik

Artist unknown, possibly Benjamin Mulock (English, 1829–1863)

Mr. and Mrs. Craik

1865

Marking a technical shift to albumen printing, this formal couple's portrait demonstrates photography's evolution toward sharper detail and commercial standardization.

Medium
Albumen print

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Spotted works by Artist unknown, possibly Benjamin Mulock (English, 1829–1863)