William Dassonville Mission San Luis Rey Silver Print

Title: William Dassonville Mission San Luis Rey Silver Print
Description: This is a beautiful photograph of the Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, California. This is likely either a platinum or silver gelatin print. On very thin glossy 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).
Some of the prints in this estate have annotations indicating they are platinum or silver prints; however, this print is not annotated.
Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Signed: W.E. Dassonville on right side below photo.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Folio 20x16 inches. Paper 15.5x11 inches. Image 8x7.625 inches.
Condition: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In a protective folio.
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 4255 CNX VX 1160 4493
Dimensions: 20 x 16 in
Condition Report: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In a protective folio.