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Emden, Hermann
(1815-1879)Portraits of husband and wife

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)
Auktionsdatum 4.12.2024

Portraits of husband and wife. 1850s. 2 hand-colored salted paper prints in ornately carved wooden frames (slightly scratched). Each ca. 19 x 15,5 cm (37 x 31 cm). Photographer's studio stamp embossed on mount below image, one with photographer's label attached to frame verso, both annotated in blue ink on frame verso.

Hermann Seligmann Emden was a German copper engraver, lithographer, and photographer recognized for his contributions to early photography and credited with creating one of Germany’s first photographically illustrated books. He adeptly combined traditional printmaking techniques with innovative photographic methods, capturing a diverse range of subjects, including landscapes, architectural details, and portraits. – In very good condition.