Jean Geiser (XIX) - Villageois et enfants

Circa 1880, 18x26 cm. "Villageois et enfants", a very fine-period albumen print in very good condition, with preserved contrasts, grayscale nuances and levels of detail ranging from Very Good to Superb, attributed to Jean Geiser. The value of this print lies in its lack of mounting on an album page or cardboard backing, which is rare. Deserves to be framed. It will be shipped with its neutral pH sleeve (ideal for a collection kept in good condition). Jean Geiser (1848-1923) is one of the most important photographers of colonial Algeria in the late 19th century. Of Swiss origin, he settled in Algiers around 1873 and founded a photographic studio there that quickly became one of the most renowned in North Africa. His work fits within the tradition of Orientalist photography. He produced thousands of images for travelers, colonists and European collectors: views of towns, landscapes, street scenes, portraits of inhabitants and studio compositions featuring dancers, musicians or people in “exotic” costumes.

Estimate:£125.63

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