The chemical transition of silver-plated copper into a mirror-like image.
The intricate lace, fabric textures, and styling of children's clothing in the 1850s. 5423290_050.jpg
The filename typically refers to a high-resolution image of "Young Girl" (c. 1850) , a hand-colored quarter-plate daguerreotype held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City . Historical Context The chemical transition of silver-plated copper into a
inches), it was a common size for family keepsakes and was usually protected behind glass in a decorative leather or thermoplastic case. Archival Significance 1850) , a hand-colored quarter-plate daguerreotype held in
The emergence of the "middle class" portrait, as photography made capturing one's likeness more accessible than painted commissions.
The image is a prime example of mid-19th-century portraiture. During this era, daguerreotypes were the first commercially successful photographic process. Because the images were monochromatic and often appeared somewhat "ghostly" due to long exposure times, artists frequently applied delicate hand-tinting to the cheeks, clothing, and jewelry of the subjects to provide a more lifelike and "healthy" appearance. Visual Analysis