William Dassonville Portrait Photograph Woman

Title: William Dassonville Portrait Photograph Woman
Description: This is a photographic portrait of an unknown woman by William Edward Dassonville. The woman is in front of a backdrop with a black dress and jacket on, her hair in an updo. This portrait is unique in the pose of the subject. On thick 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).
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: Not signed. Stamped by estate on back of paper.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Paper 14x11 inches. Image 9.5x9 inches.
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: 20x14x6, 1 lbs.
Listed by: Amanda 4178 CNX VX 1160 4486
Dimensions: 14 x 11 in
Condition Report: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In protective plastic folder.