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Louis Jean Delton (1865-1925) - Antique photograph
Riders in the Forest - Hunting or Walking Scene
An early original photograph, attributed to Louis Jean Delton, showing a group of horsemen striding along a forest path. The men, dressed in frock coats and wearing top hats, embody the elegance and worldly customs of the late XIXᵉ century. The scene, shot in the middle of nature, highlights the movement of the horses and the hushed atmosphere of the undergrowth.
Details:
Photographer: Louis Jean Delton (attribution)
Technique: antique photographic print
Subject: riders on horseback - forest scene / hunting
Period: late XIXᵉ - early XXᵉ century
Size of photograph : 11 × 14 cm
Size of mounting board : 27 × 35 cm
Mounting: photo laminated on blue cardboard
Condition: good overall condition with period patina; slight wear and marks of time visible (see photos)
Interest:
Beautiful atmospheric photograph illustrating equestrian practice and the aristocratic art of living during the Belle Époque. A highly sought-after subject for collectors of antique photography, equestrianism, hunting scenes and the work of Louis Jean Delton.
Authentic photograph, sold as presented.<!--/data/user/0/com.samsung.android.app.notes/files/clipdata/clipdata_bodytext_251222_155854_896.sdocx-->
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