William Dassonville Del Monte Oak Trees Platinum Print

Title: William Dassonville Del Monte Oak Trees Platinum Print
Description: A stunning platinum print of a photograph taken by Dassonville of oak trees in the Del Monte Forest near Monterey. On thick, lightly textured paper.
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).
This photo is labelled to be a platinum print.
Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Signed: Not signed.
Circa: early 20th century, 1905.
Dimensions: Folio 16x20 inches. Paper/image 7.5x9.5 inches.
Condition: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In a protective folio and a 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: 24x18x6, 13 lbs. dimensional weight.
Listed by: Amanda 4270 CNX VX 1160 4489
Dimensions: 16 x 20 in
Condition Report: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In a protective folio and a protective plastic folder.