Attr. Jean Geiser (XIX) - Bédouins
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“Bédouins”, a 19 × 25 cm albumen portrait print from circa 1880, attributed to Jean Geiser, in very good condition (TTB) and mounted on a carton support with a handwritten caption.
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Circa 1880, 19x25 cm.
"Bédouins", a very beautiful portrait from the late nineteenth century (Algeria), attributed to Jean Geiser.
Very beautiful era albumen print in excellent condition, mounted on a cardboard backing.
Excellent preservation of contrasts, grayscale nuances, and levels of detail.
Handwritten caption on the cardboard backing.
Jean Geiser (1848-1923) is one of the most important photographers of colonial Algeria at the end of the 19th century. Of Swiss origin, he settled in Algiers around 1873 and founded a photographic studio there that would quickly become one of the most renowned in North Africa. His work sits within the tradition of Orientalist photography. He produced thousands of images intended for travelers, settlers, and European collectors: views of towns, landscapes, street scenes, portraits of inhabitants, and studio compositions featuring dancers, musicians, or people in “exotic” costume.
Will be shipped with its case and neutral pH cardboard backing (ideal for a collection in good condition).
Circa 1880, 19x25 cm.
"Bédouins", a very beautiful portrait from the late nineteenth century (Algeria), attributed to Jean Geiser.
Very beautiful era albumen print in excellent condition, mounted on a cardboard backing.
Excellent preservation of contrasts, grayscale nuances, and levels of detail.
Handwritten caption on the cardboard backing.
Jean Geiser (1848-1923) is one of the most important photographers of colonial Algeria at the end of the 19th century. Of Swiss origin, he settled in Algiers around 1873 and founded a photographic studio there that would quickly become one of the most renowned in North Africa. His work sits within the tradition of Orientalist photography. He produced thousands of images intended for travelers, settlers, and European collectors: views of towns, landscapes, street scenes, portraits of inhabitants, and studio compositions featuring dancers, musicians, or people in “exotic” costume.
Will be shipped with its case and neutral pH cardboard backing (ideal for a collection in good condition).
Details
Date of print
1880
Artist
Attr. Jean Geiser (XIX)
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Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Bédouins
Condition
Very fine
Technique
Albumen paper process
Height
19 cm
Width
25 cm
Signature
Not signed
Genre
Documentary photography
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