Most Aesthetically Beautiful 19th Century Baseball Photograph

[sphere and ash]

My answer is the same—I think this portrait of a masked catcher (see detail) is among the most intense psychological portraits ever made. As a portrait, it’s aesthetically beautiful.

[sphere and ash]

Originally Posted by sphere and ash

My answer is the same—I think this portrait of a masked catcher (see detail) is among the most intense psychological portraits ever made. As a portrait, it’s aesthetically beautiful.

Here is the whole portrait.

[GaryPassamonte]

That is a haunting image, Paul.
I've always thought these two team photographs are the best.
I wish I could make the Lowell's cdv scan larger, but that ability is not in my repertoire. The detail is quite exceptional.

[sphere and ash]

Originally Posted by GaryPassamonte

That is a haunting image, Paul.
I've always thought these two team photographs are the best.
I wish I could make the Lowell's cdv scan larger, but that ability is not in my repertoire. The detail is quite exceptional.

I just don’t see how those two photographs transcend the limitations of the team photograph.

[sphere and ash]

I think this photograph ultimately fails, but it’s notable for the photographer’s attempt to transcend the typical composition of men in rows.

[GaryPassamonte]

Ah, Paul. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. While not particularly innovative, even for the time, I just like the look of the two team shots.

[ksfarmboy]

Not my photo but I think it’s pretty nice looking. Also provided a link to see a bigger image.
https://www.google.com/search?q=worc...TybC7nCfigV2UM