Untitled (Edward France, Harness Maker) 1860
wadepcanal
theartinstituteofchicago
photography
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portrait
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natural stone pattern
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antique finish
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16_19th-century
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muted colour palette
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sculpture
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sculptural image
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photography
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unrealistic statue
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framed image
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united-states
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neutral brown palette
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"Untitled (Edward France, Harness Maker)" is a daguerreotype created in 1860 by Wade P. Canal, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. The image captures Edward France, a harness maker, seated with a harness in his lap. This intimate portrait showcases the details of 19th-century craftsmanship and provides a glimpse into the life of a skilled tradesman. The ornate gilded frame adds to the aesthetic appeal of the daguerreotype, highlighting its historical significance as a form of early photography.
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