1902 “Daphne” — Hand-Tinted Photogravure (Sarony Studio)

Striking antique hand-colored photogravure titled "Daphne" by Napoleon Sarony (signed in plate, lower left). This elegant early 20th-century portrait features a woman in a classical draped gown, evoking Greco-Roman themes of beauty and myth. The subtle tinting adds soft hues to her dress and skin tones, enhancing the dramatic contrast of the dark studio background.

Produced during the Edwardian era, this image is part of a celebrated series of Sarony portraits that combined photography and fine art printing techniques to elevate theatrical and artistic subjects.

• Title: Daphne

• Photographer: Napoleon Sarony (plate signature visible)

• Medium: Hand-tinted photogravure

• Date: Circa 1900-1905

• Dimensions: Approx. 9 in. x 13 in.

• Publisher mark: Lower right margin

• This authentic period print is a fine example of early photographic artistry and is particularly desirable to collectors of Edwardian portraiture, Art Nouveau imagery, and early 20th-century photography .