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Unknown maker — Untitled (City Scene with Horse-Drawn Carriage)

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Untitled (City Scene with Horse-Drawn Carriage)

1853

Street photography in its earliest form, this daguerreotype captures the rhythm of mid-19th century urban life. The spontaneous quality, unusual for daguerreotypes, provides insight into daily transportation and city dynamics.

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Daguerreotype

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