[W.O.? Stone] 1860s
georgegardnerrockwood
themetropolitanmuseumofart
photography, gelatin-silver-print, albumen-print
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portrait
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photography
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historical photography
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romanticism
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gelatin-silver-print
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men
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albumen-print
This carte de visite, a popular form of portrait photography in the 19th century, depicts a man seated with his hands clasped in his lap. The photograph, titled “[W.O.? Stone]”, was created by George Gardner Rockwood, a prominent American photographer known for his studio portraits. The image captures the sitter in a formal pose, reflecting the style of the era. The sitter's attire, facial hair, and overall composition evoke a sense of gravitas and sophistication, characteristic of Victorian portraiture.
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