Charles Darwin
London, England, ca. 1881
Important Charles Darwin Cabinet Photo ft. Facsimile Signature
Cabinet card

Albumen cabinet photograph of Charles Darwin in three-quarter profile, taken by Herbert Rose Barraud. Measuring 4.25" x 6.5", ca. 1881, London, England. Barraud's name is stamped at lower left side of front mount, with larger backstamp verso. Features the naturalist's facsimile signature along bottom edge, above blind stamp of photographic publisher William Luks. Scattered soiling and even age toning throughout; bumping to lower left corner. Else, near fine.

This image depicts one of five known poses of Darwin captured by Barraud in 1881, and is believed to be the last official photographic sitting before his death in 1882.

Herbert Rose Barraud (1845-1896) was a noted portrait photographer who had studios in London and Liverpool. Most of his images are Woodburytypes, then a newly developed process which lent itself admirably to portraiture, being able to render middle tones accurately.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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4.25" x 6.5"