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Self-portrait with the daguerreian van near Medano Pass, Colorado

Series TitleFrémont-Carvalho Project

Artist Robert Shlaer (American, born 1943)

DateJune 24, 1997

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (quarter): 3 1/4 × 4 1/4 inches (8.26 × 10.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2015.67.51.27

SignedSignature engraved on plate verso: "© R. Shlaer 769"

InscribedEngraved on plate verso: "Self-portrait with the / Daguerreian Van near / Medano Pass / June 24, 1997 / Frémont-Carvalho Project"

MarkingsOn plate verso, upper left, white label with red pen: "VI 27"

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DescriptionQuarter plate uncased daguerreotype. Self-portrait of artist, Rober Shlaer, standing in front of his van next to backpack and tripod. There is a forest of trees beind him and tube stretched out from roof of van out onto grass.

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