Victorians in camera: the world of 19th century studio photography

'The making of a lifelike picture was something to be wondered at. It was an adventure, it was an expense, and it was often something of an ordeal...' Victorians in Camera explores the world of nineteenth century photography from the subjects' point of view. What did people want from...

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Main Author: Pols, Robert (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Barnsley, South Yorkshire Pen & Sword History 2015
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Summary:'The making of a lifelike picture was something to be wondered at. It was an adventure, it was an expense, and it was often something of an ordeal...' Victorians in Camera explores the world of nineteenth century photography from the subjects' point of view. What did people want from their portraits? Where did they go to have them made and did the Victorians really never smile? What did they do with the finished product, whether a formal daguerreotype or cheery snapshot? From a wealth of contemporary evidence - in both words and pictures - Robert Pols reveals the story behind Victorian photography - from trickery to photographic fashions. Discover the social history behind nineteenth century photographs and how to trace hidden stories within your own family album...
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-175) and index
Physical Description:ix, 182 Seiten Illustrationen 24 cm
ISBN:9781473823341
147382334X

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