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Boyers photographic studio, 1899
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Boyers photographic studio, 1899
Boyers photographic studio, 1899. Family posing within a wooden framework with gauze-like material stretched over it. This produced an evenly diffused light when the magnesium flash on the top right of the framework was fired by pressing button on bulb at end of wire. The use of bright artificial light allowed exposure times to be reduced to a few seconds. From La Nature. (Paris, 1899)
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This print captures a moment frozen in time at Boyers photographic studio in 1899. The interior of the studio is adorned with a wooden framework, covered by gauze-like material, creating an ethereal ambiance. A family stands proudly within this setup, basking in the evenly diffused light produced by the magnesium flash positioned on the top right corner of the framework. The use of bright artificial light revolutionized photography during this era, allowing for shorter exposure times that lasted only a few seconds. This breakthrough technique enabled photographers to capture portraits with remarkable clarity and detail. In this portrait, we see a Victorian family uniting for their collective image: a mother radiating grace and elegance, a father exuding strength and authority, and their daughter embodying innocence and curiosity. The presence of electricity is evident through the wire connected to the bulb at one end. It highlights how technological advancements were shaping society even back then. The composition showcases not just individuals but also relationships - fatherhood and motherhood depicted through proud parents standing alongside each other. As we gaze upon this monochrome engraving from La Nature (Paris), we are transported back to the 19th century when portraiture was evolving rapidly due to innovations like artificial lighting techniques. This photograph serves as both an artistic masterpiece capturing human emotions and as a historical artifact preserving moments from our past for generations to come.
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