Author(s):
choiselat, marie charles isidore (1815 - 1858), photographer
ratel, stanislas (paris, 03–20–1824 - saint-hilaire-le-châtel, 08–30–1904), photographer
production date: between 1843 and 1845
type(s) of object(s): photography
name(s): photography
materials and techniques: daguerreotype
dimensions - artwork:
height: 19. 4cm
width: 14. 4cm
dimensions - coaster:
height: 34. 5cm
width: 25cm
dimensions - frame:
height: 41. 1cm
width: 31. 7cm
depth: 1cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
hallmark - six-pointed star at the top right of the plate
hallmark - "30" corresponding to the silver title at the top left of the plate
iconographic description:
portrait of the daguerreotypist marie-charles-isidore choiselat in her laboratory. The man is sitting, holding a book in his hands. He is surrounded by his chemist's equipment. We can see three filters, three heating containers (ceramic and metal), a mortar, a bottle with the inscription "alcohol" on the label of a bottle, and perhaps a distiller on the right. Historical commentary:
choiselat and his brother-in-law ratel contributed to improving the daguerreotype process and undoubtedly produced this portrait together. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 06–1991
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: ph4754. Date: Entre 1843 et 1845.
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