F. Soler (XIX) - Bédouine

Circa 1880, 20x25 cm.
"Bedouin Woman", a very beautiful portrait from the late 19th century (Algeria), by F. Soler.
Very fine albumen print from the period in very good condition, mounted on a cardboard backing.
Excellent preservation of contrasts, gray nuances, and levels of detail.
Labeled and signed in the negative.

F. Soler (Francisco Soler) was an Orientalist photographer active in Algeria and then Tunis at the end of the 19th century. Known for his portraits, his views, and his postcard editions, he contributed to the broad diffusion of North African imagery, between documentary, picturesque, and commercial photography.

Will be shipped with its sleeve and its cardboard backing on neutral pH (ideal for a collection in good condition).