110. Still Life in Studio. Louis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre. 1837 CE Daguerréotype.

• Form
  • Photograph reproduces a variety of textures: fabric, wicker, plaster, framed print, etc.
  • Inspired by painted still lifes, such as Vanitas paintings
• Content
  • New art form proclaimed while referencing older art forms
  • Daguerreotypes have a shiny surface and a sharp eye for detail
  • No negative; therefore, copies could not be made
  • Long exposure times required
  • Produced on a metallic surface; photos have a glossy finish