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A Photographic Positive 1853
A mother seeks assistance in regards to her daughter accidentally spilling photographic chemicals, in particular staining her face from nitrate of silver. Silver Nitrate is used within the wet plate collodion process of developing photographs. The man is stated to administer potassium cyanide to resolve the problem - which is highly toxic. Date: 1853
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1850s 1853 Chemicals Chemist Collodion Counter Cyanide Developing Nitrate Pharmacist Pharmacy Photographic Photos Positive Potassium Sarcasm Shopkeeper
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the stunning addition to your home decor from Media Storehouse's Framed Prints collection. This exquisite piece, titled "A Photographic Positive 1853" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a poignant moment in photographic history. Witness the tender interaction between a mother and her daughter as they address an accidental spillage of photographic chemicals. The image, with its rich detail and captivating storytelling, is a testament to the past and the evolution of photography. Bring this beautiful piece into your home and add a touch of history and timeless charm to your living space. Each framed print is carefully crafted with high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a lasting impression for years to come.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
A Moment of Mishap in the 1850s Photographic Studio - A Mother's Desperate Plea and the Chemist's Daring Solution!
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this 19th-century scene, we witness a heartfelt moment between a concerned mother and a daring chemist in the midst of a photographic disaster. The year is 1853, and the photographic process of choice is the wet plate collodion method. With a determined look in her eyes, the mother approaches the counter of a bustling pharmacy or photographic shop, cradling her distressed daughter in her arms. Her young daughter's face, once radiant with innocence, now bears the unwelcome mark of a silver nitrate stain, a common mishap during the developing process of collodion photography. The chemist, with a knowing smile and a calm demeanor, reaches for a vial of potassium cyanide, a highly toxic substance. The mother's eyes widen in alarm, but the chemist assures her that this potent chemical will restore her daughter's complexion. With a swift and skilled hand, he mixes the cyanide with water, creating a cleansing solution. The mother, trusting the expertise of the chemist, applies the concoction to her daughter's face, and the stain begins to fade. This humorous and slightly alarming cartoon captures the essence of the risks and rewards of early photographic processes, as well as the trust placed in the knowledge and abilities of the chemist or shopkeeper during this era of burgeoning photography. Though the scene may seem chaotic and even dangerous to modern sensibilities, it serves as a reminder of the pioneering spirit and ingenuity that drove the development of photography in the 1850s.
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