Title: William Dassonville Woman Seated Exhibited SF Gelatin Silver Print
Description: An amazing gelatin silver printed photograph by William Dassonville. This photo shows a woman seated and looking to the right. It has an exhibition card stating it was shown in the exhibition California Pictorialism in the San Francisco Museum of Art from January to February, 1977. The label also states that the medium is silver gelatin print.
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: Pencil signed on right side under the image. Estate stamp on the back of the paper.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Paper 13.25x10.25 in. Image 9.25x7.25 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: 14x12x8, 1 lb.
Listed by: Amanda 4086 CNX VX 1160 4427

No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In protective plastic folder.

13.25 x 10.25 in