Colorful Kids
SOLD March 2006 |
Quarter plate English ambrotype of two children, with extensive hand-coloring in blue, pink, red, and flesh-tone. Housed in a English style handing wall case, somewhat warped, brass hanging hook at top.
These two cherubs have been almost completely covered in hand coloring. Background is blue, their skin has been given an overall flesh-tone with red highlights, and the dresses are pink and a similar but somewhat darker shade.
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