Athlete
SOLD February 2001 |
Sixth plate daguerreotype, anonymous American, showing an assertive gent in athletic costume. In half case, 1850s.
The gent's shirt in life is well-gradated in tone and shows details like the puffed-out, pleated, baggy sleeves and opening in the shirt which descends from his buttoned, short collar down to just above the crossed arms on his chest. There is a dark string hanging around his neck, and something made of dark cloth or leather juts out in a baggy way below his elbows. Fine crisp image in outstanding condition.
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