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Etienne Carjat — Halévy

Etienne Carjat

Halévy

1876

Carjat's sophisticated use of the Woodburytype process, which produced exceptionally detailed photographic reproductions, preserves the dignified presence of the prominent French composer and writer.

Medium
Woodburytype, from the periodical “Galerie Contemporaine Littéraire, Artistique” (1877), volume 2

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Etienne Carjat, Halévy, 1876

Carjat's sophisticated use of the Woodburytype process, which produced exceptionally detailed photographic reproductions, preserves the dignified presence of the prominent French composer and writer.

Medium
Woodburytype, from the periodical “Galerie Contemporaine Littéraire, Artistique” (1877), volume 2
Year
1876
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Monochrome, French, Figure, Documentary, Literary, Photographic, Woodburytype, Portrait, Sepia

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