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Antique Framed Print : Daguerreotype made in 1838 by Louis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre of a Paris boulevard, the first photograph to show a human being
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Daguerreotype made in 1838 by Louis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre of a Paris boulevard, the first photograph to show a human being
DAGUERREOTYPE, 1838.
Daguerreotype made in 1838 by Louis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre of a Paris boulevard, the first photograph to show a human being
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Media ID 10411434
1838 Boulevard Cityscape Daguerre Daguerreotype Jacque Jacques Louis Mande Paris Photography Shoeshine Street Scene
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.7cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back in time to the bustling streets of Paris in 1838. It is a daguerreotype, an early form of photography invented by Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre himself. This particular image holds historical significance as it is the first photograph ever taken to include a human being. The scene depicts a lively Paris boulevard, filled with people going about their daily lives. The cityscape stretches out before us, showcasing the architectural beauty of this iconic European capital. Amongst the crowd, we spot a lone figure - a shoeshine man diligently attending to his customer's footwear. The clarity and detail captured by Daguerre's innovative technique are truly remarkable for its time. Every cobblestone on the street and every expression on people's faces can be seen with astonishing precision. As we gaze at this snapshot from history, we are transported back to an era where photography was still in its infancy but already making waves as an art form. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our eternal desire to capture moments that would otherwise fade away into oblivion. This daguerreotype stands not only as a beautiful piece of art but also as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of photographic technology since that fateful day in 1838 when Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre forever changed the course of visual storytelling.
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