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c1860s very large-format albumen photograph of a fabulous scene in Spain titled in the negative ,"Sevilla 1380 alcazar patio de las Doncellas - Fachada del trono del tributo J Laurent es propiedad y cia Madrid Depose " taken by the talented and prolific J Jean (Juan) Laurent,Madrid,Spain.
Laurent was born in France (1816-1892) and began his career as a daguerreotypist in Paris and eventually moved to Madrid around 1857 where he became one of Spain's greatest 19th century photographers as well as an innovator in photographic processes - around 10x13" albumen photo on huge near 14x19" period matte - some edge discoloration and missing matte corners, nicks and few matte edge tears but albumen and close border preserved nicely. Will look wonderful framed.
More rare wonderful antique photographic images and albumen photos including other by Laurent to be listed so keep checking back with us if you collect them. See photos for a better idea of content and condition.
