Group of Boys with Priest
SOLD March 2005 |
European half plate ambrotype showing a priest and sixteen young men outdoors in front of a rough wall. Housed in original faux tortoiseshell passe-partout mount.
A knockout image of young men, some of whom look pretty tough and who are showing a lot of attitude. Was this a seminary class? Or a reform school? Matte-finish ambrotype with a moderate tarnish ring around the outer edge. Light flesh-coloring has been applied to the boys' faces.
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