Title: William Dassonville Mission San Luis Rey de Francia Silver Gel Print
Description: A photograph of the Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, one of the largest and most populated missions in California. It is a silver gelatin print of the photograph. This mission was founded in 1798 and is located in southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego, in Oceanside, CA.
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).
Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Signed: W.E. Dassonville right side below image.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Folder 14.5x16.5 in. Paper 9.75x11.5 in. Image 7.5x9.5 in.
Condition: 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 lb.
Listed by: Amanda 4256 CNX VX 1160 4446