MOTHER HOLDS BOOK, HER SON HOLDS FLOWERS
DAGUERREOTYPE $300. USD
The empathy between the sitters is immediately apparent by their body language. Her hand is on his back, his hand is in her lap. The woman holds a book. She wears a couple of gold rings and a wonderful patterned dress. The boy holds yellow and red flowers up to his chest.
SIZE. Sixth plate.
HOUSING. Split case.
CONDITION. Resealed in 2001 (not by us). Light mold spider at lower right.
APPEARANCE. Very good contrast. Lovely colors. Sharp details. Strong posing and composition. A beautiful mother-son portrait.