The Eastern Window
EW1331
Photograph of an ethnic "wild" man from Laos. Ca. 1875-79.
Numbered in the negative "205".
Titled in ink below the image "Sauvage du Laos" and on the reverse in ink as well.
Original albumen carte de visite photograph by Emile Gsell (1838-1879).
Size ab. 104 x 63 mm / 4,1 x 2,5 inches (card).
Mounted on photographers cardboard with his mark on reverse.
Condition is - apart from some discoloring; a few small light spots and some light pink stains - very good.
Original is a bit brighter toned.
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