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W. A. Robinson — Untitled (Portrait of Infant)

W. A. Robinson

Untitled (Portrait of Infant)

1850

Representative of early portrait photography's technical challenges, this albumen print demonstrates the difficulties of photographing very young subjects in an era requiring long exposures. The work showcases the photographer's skill in capturing infant portraiture during photography's experimental period.

Medium
Albumen print

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W. A. Robinson, Untitled (Portrait of Infant), 1850

Representative of early portrait photography's technical challenges, this albumen print demonstrates the difficulties of photographing very young subjects in an era requiring long exposures. The work showcases the photographer's skill in capturing infant portraiture during photography's experimental period.

Medium
Albumen print
Year
1850
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Albumen Print, Documentary, American, Infant, Portrait, Black and White

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Art Institute of Chicago