Late 19th century albumen photograph mounted on dark card, reproducing a painting by Hugues Merle: the Virgin and Child surrounded by angels offering flowers, with St Joseph behind. Imprint of Boussod, Valadon & Cie., successors to Goupil, with the painter's name lettered on the mount.
Late 19th century albumen photograph mounted on dark card, reproducing a painting by Hugues Merle: the Virgin and Child surrounded by angels offering flowers, with St Joseph behind. Imprint of Boussod, Valadon & Cie., successors to Goupil, with the painter's name lettered on the mount.
Medium: Albumen photograph on publisher's card
Artist / after: Hugues Merle, painter of the original
Publisher: Boussod, Valadon & Cie., successors to Goupil
Date: Late 19th century
Dimensions: Image 7.3 x 9.1 in (18.5 x 23 cm)
Condition: Image somewhat faded with foxing spots; the card shows wear, scratches and losses at the upper edge and the corners.