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Description:
This is a unique and rare piece of
artwork from Joseph Harry Lamson circa 1900, titled "Country Road".
The photograph is a platinum print with black and white colors, depicting a
beautiful landscape. The image orientation is landscape with a size of 1
1/2" x 4 1/4". The theme of the photograph is Natural History and it
portrays a serene country road. This original piece is not a licensed reprint
and was manufactured in the United States during 1890-1902. The subject of the
photograph is Landscape and it is perfect for any art collector.
I Found the Following on the
Internet:
J.H. Lamson - Photographer
One of the oldest photographers of
Maine, Joseph Harry Lamson was born on July 23, 1853 to a Daguerreotype maker
and an artistic mother. From birth and early childhood he was trained in photographic
and artistic skills.
Mr. Lamson started his first
photographic business in Bangor, Maine. Shortly thereafter at the age of
twenty-one He traveled to Cuba, where he engaged in a photographic business
with great success. He also traveled to the west indies and South America
continuing his business practice which proved to be quite profitable.
Lamson returned with his saved
earnings and invested in a photography studio in Philadelphia. His success
continued, but upon a visit to his brother in Portland, Maine he was amazed by
the natural beauty and decided to move to Portland and so he sold his photography
business to Gutekunst.
In 1884 he developed health problems
and he moved to California, where he engaged in business for about six years,
part of this time he was associated with photographer Steekle. His good fortune
came to an end where he lost his accumulations of a life time. With this down
turn, he returned to Portland where his reputation was well established.
J.H. Lamson photographed many
prominent men of the country and his portraits of poets Longfellow and Whittier
are of the best made.
In 1901 the gallery was incorporated
with increased capital placed in it. His two sons , J. Harry Jr. and Frank were
now active in day to day affairs and continued the business well after their
fathers passing.
Mr. J. H. Lamson died Mar. 17, 1902
Size:
The photo measures 1 1/2" x 4 1/4"
framed it measures 12 1/2" x 15 1/2".
Condition:
In My Opinion both frame and photo are in Good to Very Good
Condition, but please see photo to form your own opinion.
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