Albumen Photograph of  Egyptian Woman with Child Circa 1870

Albumen Photograph of  Egyptian Woman with Child Circa 1870.
In the style of Adelphoi Zangaki and Felix Bonfils, this early life photos of the newly opened tourist site of Egypt started a large craze which lead to the early 1900's Egyptian Revival Art Movement.

From a collection of other photos, some dated 1871, this one is undated but judging by the process the photo is a circa 1870's albumen. 
The Egyptian Woman poses with a small sleeping child resting on her shoulder and head. The detail in the photograph is amazing. Crisp imaging and seeing the folds and wrapped and layered fabric is breath taking and a rare insight into this time period of Egypt.
The photo is labeled under the image, "A Egyptian Woman" written in a ion based ink.
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Size: image size approx. 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches the Paper is approx. 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches
Condition: minor chipping to the edge of the paper. The Image is in remarkable condition with slight aging and the adhesive used as aged, typical of these pieces. Please see the images provided for more details and if you need more images, please feel free to email me.


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