Sunday, May 29, 2011

Princess Leia


9th plate daguerreotype (2 x 2.5 inches, 5 x 6 cm). ±1850..

This is one of my favorite daguerreotypes. It is very small but still extremely detailed. Notice the stylish hair and the blush on her cheeks.

posted by Rob from Amersfoort

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3 comments:

  1. A very interesting portrait indeed. I found the fingerless gloves curious.

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  2. A wonderful daguerreotype image - thanks for sharing it.

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  3. Beautiful portrait!

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