POSTMORTEM OF AN OLDER WOMAN WEARING A DECORATED SHAWL
DAGUERREOTYPE
$800. USD
The woman has closed her eyes for the last time. She is wrapped in a beautiful shawl, embroidered with an array of designs. She is in a reversal of the Napoleonic pose, with her hand placed as though emerging from beneath the shawl.
SIZE. Quarter plate.
HOUSING. Split case.
CONDITION. Old glass has been replaced with high-quality, hand-cut, borosilicate glass by Derek French. Resealed. Tiny spots in the sky area. Very good condition.
APPEARANCE. Warm tones. Very good contrast. Beautiful, intricate details to the shawl. Strong composition.