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An early British carte-de-visite portrait by Henry A. Chapman , located at 235 High Street, Swansea . Chapman presented himself as “Artist & Photographer — Oil Painting & Miniatures,” indicating that he was both a painter and a portrait photographer, active in the second half of the 19th century.
The image shows a man with a classic 19th-century hairstyle and formal attire. Despite the visible fading, the photograph remains intriguing due to its soft toning and almost painterly appearance—typical of Chapman's work, which explored the boundary between photography and painting.
Technique: Albumen print on cardboard ( carte-de-visite ) Dimensions: approx. 10.5 × 6.5 cm Condition: Fair; visible fading but with historic charm, legible stamps and signature Origin: Swansea, Wales (United Kingdom)
Henry A. Chapman was Government Photographer by appointment to the County of Glamorgan , an official title granted to only a few photographers. His High Street studio was active from around 1860 and was known for portraits that were often hand-finished in oil or pastel — a transitional period between painting and photography.
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