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R. Emmert Churchill — Untitled (Portrait of Four Women)

R. Emmert Churchill

Untitled (Portrait of Four Women)

1852

Showcasing the daguerreotype's capacity for group portraiture, Churchill's composition reflects mid-19th century photographic studio practices and the medium's role in documenting family relationships.

Medium
Daguerreotype

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R. Emmert Churchill, Untitled (Portrait of Four Women), 1852

Showcasing the daguerreotype's capacity for group portraiture, Churchill's composition reflects mid-19th century photographic studio practices and the medium's role in documenting family relationships.

Medium
Daguerreotype
Year
1852
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Women, American Photography, 19th Century, Early Photography, Group Portrait, Victorian Era, Portrait Photography, Daguerreotype

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