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Photographer unknown — Fireman
Photographer unknown

Fireman

1850

Among the earliest photographic portraits, this daguerreotype showcases the medium's remarkable ability to capture fine detail and dignified presence during photography's pioneering decade.

Medium
Daguerreotype

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Photographer unknown, Fireman, 1850

Among the earliest photographic portraits, this daguerreotype showcases the medium's remarkable ability to capture fine detail and dignified presence during photography's pioneering decade.

Medium
Daguerreotype
Year
1850
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Monochrome, Documentary, 19th Century, Professional, Historical, Portrait, Figurative, Black and White, Daguerreotype, Occupational

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Art Institute of Chicago