Classical Girl by McClees
SOLD March 2005 |
Sixth plate daguerreotype by McClees, Philadelphia, close-up view of a young girl. With applied hand-coloring in pink. Housed in half case, mat stamped "McCLEES / PHIL".
A stunning and unique image. Her face and bare shoulder have been lightly hand-tinted overall. Water stain on her left shoulder.
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