Tag Archives: early 20th Century

A Neoclassical Mystery

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Joe_Williams

I have here a mystery that I’m hoping won’t remain a mystery for long. John Capewell thought enough of this to shoot a glass negative, but sadly, I don’t know what it is.

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The Return of the Peculiar Trio

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Last week, I presented a photograph by John Capewell of a well-dressed trio situated oddly in an incongruous setting. This week , our peculiar trio is back in yet another strange setting.

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Well-Dressed and Oddly Posed

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Joe_Williams

I think that John Capewell had aspirations toward art, and this is one of his oddball/arty shots that he took, but when I think of it, this glass negative probably predates some of the eccentric art movements like Dada by … Continue reading →

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Gentleman in the Lodgepole Chair

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Once again John Capewell has hauled out the lodgepole chair for a portrait of this dapper gent. He looks fairly regal in his rustic throne.

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The Pleasure of Reading

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Joe_Williams

This is the last of the series of people mainly reading indoors photographed by John Capewell. Although this is probably a posed shot and the book just a prop, studying this negative made me think of  the very act of … Continue reading →

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Another Book, Another Woman

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another in a series of interior shots photographed by John Capewell. This looks to be the same camera set-up, wicker chair and vase of flowers as the picture from last week, but the woman is different.

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Flowers by the Window

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another interior photograph that seems to be part a series shot by John B. Capewell. This appears to be a different room from last week’s post and the week before although it looks like the lady is seated in … Continue reading →

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