Dame du Bengale, M.C. 4594

Dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): photography, graphic arts name(s): photography materials and techniques: positive place(s) of execution/realization: bengal dimensions - original frame: length: 57. 2cm width: 47. 5cm thickness: 1. 8cm dimensions - artwork: length: 33. 6cm width: 25. 7cm description: black and white print of the portrait of a lady laminated on a cardboard support in a simple black frame with a gold interior band. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: label - "58 rue d'argout 58. Special factory for artistic frames of all kinds" iconographic description: full-length portrait of a lady in a sari, barefoot, leaning on a padded armchair. On its right is a column on which a statuette is placed. Historical commentary: framing redone. Themes / subjects / places represented: portrait mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 4594. Date: Unknown.