albumen print, titled, numbered '681,' and with annotations in pencil on the reverse, framed, 1900-10

Grading this albumen print on a scale of 1 to 10 - a 10 being a print that has very rich, deep dark tones and highlights that retain all their original detail - this print rates an 8 or a 9. This print has saturated chocolate tones in the darkest areas, for example in the doorway or in the shadows under the rocks, and the highlights are creamy. The tonality overall, however, is fairly light. This print is in generally excellent condition. Upon close examination in raking light, scattered creases are visible. There is minor wear to the edges. '16 Pica,' '3,' and 'H 143 - 4 - 2' are written in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse.
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A print of this image is in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York.