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    Early 20th Century Portrait of a Newsworthy Figure
    Early 20th Century Portrait of a Newsworthy Figure
    Early 20th Century Portrait of a Newsworthy Figure

    Early 20th Century Portrait of a Newsworthy Figure

    $19.95

    This photograph features F. Robson, captured during the early 20th century when news photography was emerging as a significant medium for storytelling. F. Robson was a prominent figure who gained attention for his contributions to theater and entertainment during a period of cultural transformation in the United States. The image likely reflects the styles and brushstrokes of the era, emphasizing the fashion and demeanor of its subjects, which offers a glimpse into the societal norms and aesthetics of the time.

    The photograph is notable for its use of the glass negative process, a common early photography technique that produced clear, high-quality images. This method involved creating a negative on a glass plate, which was then used to make prints. This technique was integral to the work of the Bain News Service, which was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and played a key role in documenting events and personalities as they occurred. Each image in their collection, including this one of F. Robson, serves as a snapshot of the past, preserving historical moments for future generations to study and appreciate.

    In examining this photograph, we not only get a view of an individual who made an impact in the arts but also a sense of the cultural zeitgeist of the period. The clothes, expressions, and surroundings indicate the societal context in which Robson lived and worked, emphasizing the role of photography as a historical document that preserves stories from an era gone by.

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    Early 20th Century Portrait of a Newsworthy Figure

    Early 20th Century Portrait of a Newsworthy Figure

    8" x 10"
    $19.95
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