Laura Close
Frank Denton, Artist
This is one of the
archival photographs
in our collection.
It was made in
Pakaraka, Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand
in 1897-1899.
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Object Detail
About the Work
This
is
a
photograph
of
Frank
Denton's
first
wife
Laura
Denton
(née
Close)
taken
prior
to
their
wedding
in
1900.
Measurements
Image 142 x 82 mm
Card support 260 x 132 mm
Card support 260 x 132 mm
Media
silver gelatin print on paper
Description
Sepia toned black and white photographic portrait of a young woman, Laura Close. Head and shoulders three-quarters view, Laura has her curly hair tied up, is wearing a necklace of pearls or beads and has a spray of daisies on her left shoulder. She is wearing a pale lacy/frilled garment. The photograph is cut in an oval shape and adhered to cardboard.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Beth Drummond, 2021
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
29 Nov 2021