The Chess Players, Likely by Antoine-François-Jean Claudet, ca. 1845


The Chess Players, ca. 1845, Salted paper print from paper negative, Sheet: 9 5/8 × 7 11/16 in. ( × cm), Photographs, Likely by Antoine-François-Jean Claudet (French, active Great Britain, 1797–1867), Possibly by Nicolaas Henneman (Dutch, Heemskerk 1813–1898 London), Claudet operated one of the earliest commercial photography studios in London. In 1841 he advertised the variety of poses people could assume before his lens: 'Either engaged at tea, cards, chess, or in conversation


Size: 4035px × 5007px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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