Update: Kate Moss Nude Daguerreotype Prints Bring Surprising Results
Following up on a recent article that I wrote about Chuck Close, I thought that I’d pass along an update. The six prints of the nude supermodel Kate Moss yielded a much higher take than expected. The prints from daguerreotype scans fetched a surprising £84,000 against a £20,000 estimate!
Update: Here are the pictures of Ms. Moss. A warning: these photographs may be ill-suited for viewing at your workplace.
You’ll likely notice the exaggerated freckles and short depth of field. The former is caused by the daguerreotype’s format’s unique ortochromatic sensitivity. The depth of field is simultaneously beautiful and necessary given the long exposure times.
