Title: William Dassonville William Keith Portrait Photograph
Description: A striking portrait photograph of William Keith, a Scottish American painter famous for his California landscapes. On thin textured paper.
William Edward Dassonville (1879-1957) was a California photographer primarily known for his landscapes. He was an associate of Ansel Adams and worked with William Keith, George Stirling, Maynard Dixon, and John Miur. Born in Sacramento, CA, he acted as secretary of the California Camera Club and contributed to Camera Craft. He also invented a velvety surfaced printing paper that he later manufactured commercially (REF: Getty). His chemistry was heralded by Ansel Adams and Imogen Cunningham, and he exhibited alongside Alfred Stieglitz, Clarence White, and Gertrude Kasebier (REF: icp org).
Some of the prints in this estate have annotations indicating they are platinum or silver prints; however, this print is not annotated.
Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Signed: Not Signed.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Paper 12x10 inches. Image 9.875x8 inches.
Condition: Two spots of residue from tape on bottom edge of paper. No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In protective plastic folder.
Provenance: Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children. In addition to most of the works being estate stamped we have identified several prints additionally carrying the Donald P. Dassonville signed authentication stamp.
Shipping: 20x14x6, 1 lbs.
Listed by: Amanda 4083 CNX VX 1160 4487

Two spots of residue from tape on bottom edge of paper. No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In protective plastic folder.

12 x 10 in