Betty Held, vereh. Solön-Engelsberg by Franz Antoine

Betty Held, vereh. Solön-Engelsberg 1850s - 1860s

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photography, albumen-print

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portrait

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figuration

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photography

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historical photography

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historical fashion

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romanticism

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albumen-print

This daguerreotype portrait, created by Franz Antoine in the 1850s-1860s, depicts Betty Held, a resident of Solön-Engelsberg. Held is seated, wearing a white dress and a plaid bow, with a formal pose characteristic of early photographic portraiture. The oval frame and intricate details highlight the artistic craftsmanship of the daguerreotype process, an early form of photography. The photograph is a historical record of a person and place, offering a glimpse into the lives of individuals in the 19th century.

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