OLDER AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN WITH GRAY HAIR
TINTYPE
$200. USD
This gorgeous and elegant woman looks directly into our eyes. You know the cliché: She has many stories to tell... but only when she's ready.
SIZE. Approximately 3 1/2 x 2 5/16 inches.
CONDITION. Very light bends. A horizontal scrape to the right of her neck, and a spot of missing emulsion where it ends. More horizontal scrapes, from left to right, go through her upper arms and upper chest area. A few smaller spots where they end. Below that, a horizontal scratch in the space between the chair arm and right edge. When tilted, a slight blemish is apparent in her hair.
APPEARANCE. Masterful lighting. Very good tonal range. Excellent contrast. Sharp details. A stunning portrait.