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Exhibition of Yosemite photographs, 1867 Paris Exhibtion Universelle
Albumen print, 1867
9-10/10; 180 x 240mm, mounted
$2500.
The print is on the official exhibition mount of Pierre Petit, who acquired photographic rights to the 1867 Exhibition Universelle. The actual photographers, however, working for Petit, were Léon & Lévy. Many photographs are visible in the image, apparently displayed in the 'Minnesota' stand, including mammoth plates of Yosemite Valley. Unfortunately, unless someone is very keen-eyed, it is not possible to discern if the California photographs in this photograph are by Watkins, Lawrence & Houseworth or someone else. The period literature is somewhat unclear. It seems that both of the aforementioned American photographers exhibited at the 1867 Paris exhibition and possibly both won prizes.
Albumen print, 1867
9-10/10; 180 x 240mm, mounted
$2500.
The print is on the official exhibition mount of Pierre Petit, who acquired photographic rights to the 1867 Exhibition Universelle. The actual photographers, however, working for Petit, were Léon & Lévy. Many photographs are visible in the image, apparently displayed in the 'Minnesota' stand, including mammoth plates of Yosemite Valley. Unfortunately, unless someone is very keen-eyed, it is not possible to discern if the California photographs in this photograph are by Watkins, Lawrence & Houseworth or someone else. The period literature is somewhat unclear. It seems that both of the aforementioned American photographers exhibited at the 1867 Paris exhibition and possibly both won prizes.