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Artist unknown — Untitled (Young Girl Holding Photograph)

Artist unknown

Untitled (Young Girl Holding Photograph)

1839

Among the earliest photographic processes, this daguerreotype captures the poignant practice of children posing with family photographs, creating a touching meta-commentary on memory and connection in photography's infancy.

Medium
Daguerreotype

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Artist unknown, Untitled (Young Girl Holding Photograph), 1839

Among the earliest photographic processes, this daguerreotype captures the poignant practice of children posing with family photographs, creating a touching meta-commentary on memory and connection in photography's infancy.

Medium
Daguerreotype
Year
1839
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Intimate, Vintage, Monochrome, Photography, American, Early Photography, Historical, Young Girl, Portrait, Daguerreotype

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