Untitled (Three Men) 1839 - 1899
anonymous
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portrait
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16_19th-century
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"Untitled (Three Men)" is a 19th-century daguerreotype housed in a gilded frame. The image features three men, likely related, posed formally with their hands clasped. The detail of the elaborate frame suggests a portrait commissioned for personal remembrance, highlighting the importance of family during this period. The anonymous artist captured a timeless snapshot of a moment in the lives of these three men, making this piece a compelling example of early photographic portraiture.
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