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Noted 19th-century Photo Dealer and Expert Robert Hershkowitz Passes away
Robert Hershkowitz, one of the most preeminent and knowledgeable 19th-century photography dealers and scholars, passed away on Friday, March 27th at the age of 81.
Originally from New York, he and…
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Gustave Le Gray: Master Photographer of the 19th Century
By Alex Novak
Gustave Le Gray was born August 30, 1820 in Villiers-le-Bel, France.
For about three years at the beginning of the 1840s, Le Gray studied with the painter Paul Delaroche.…
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The Care and Handling of Fine Art Photographs
Because photographs can easily be damaged, taking precautionary measures is the best defense in protecting their value. This article is designed to help you understand the basic care and…Read More“Not only is I Photo Central a wonderful source for information about the photographic market place, it also connects all of us in the photographic community. In creating it, Alex Novak has given us a great gift.”
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