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James Presley Ball & Thomas — Untitled (Portrait of Man and Woman)

James Presley Ball & Thomas

Untitled (Portrait of Man and Woman)

1855

Early daguerreotype portrait demonstrates the collaborative work of prominent African American photographer James Presley Ball, showcasing the formal portraiture conventions of the 1850s.

Medium
Daguerreotype

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James Presley Ball & Thomas, Untitled (Portrait of Man and Woman), 1855

Early daguerreotype portrait demonstrates the collaborative work of prominent African American photographer James Presley Ball, showcasing the formal portraiture conventions of the 1850s.

Medium
Daguerreotype
Year
1855
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Monochrome, Documentary, American, Photograph, Historical, Portrait, Couple, Black and White, Daguerreotype

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Art Institute of Chicago