Louise Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
Louise Cheney
American, 1856 - 1939
PhotographerPhotographed by
Jacques Pilartz
German, 1836 - 1910
Date1886 - 1896
MediumPhotography: black and white photograph on paper and CDV cardstock
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 2 5/8 × 1 9/16in. (6.7 × 4cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 1/16 × 1 11/16in. (7.8 × 4.3cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 1/16 × 1 11/16in. (7.8 × 4.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Anne Cheney Zinsser
DescriptionThree-quarter length studio portrait of Louise Cheney as an adult. She is standing behind a decorative banister and holding an umbrella. There is a large plant or plume of feathers in the lower right corner. The photographer's backdrop depicts architectural elements and fronded plants.
Object number2008.37.90
MarkingsPrinted in gold ink on recto, below image: "J. Pilartz / BAD-KISSINGEN." Printed in black ink on verso: "Pilartz / Hofphotograph"
Printed in black ink on verso on banner over floral motif: "BAD - / KISSINGEN."InscribedHandwritten in pencil on verso by cataloger: "LOUISE CHENEY / (1856-1939)"NotesDate note: Estimate based on life dates and approximate age of subject in photograph.
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