'Henry Winthrop Sargent and His Family', ca. 1850-1853.
Half-plate daguerreotype by John Adams Whipple.
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They look like they could walk out of the picture! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteYoung Master Sargent on the left looks a wee bit grumpy, but it’s a nicely composed scene.
ReplyDeleteLovely picture. Isn't it unusual at the time for people to be smiling in their photo-portraits?
ReplyDeleteYes it is, and laid-back family portraits are rare (I'd never seen one dating from the 1850s). It's always good to hear from you, Mary!
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