COLORED PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE END OF THE XIX CENTURY. VENANCIO GOMBAU.

COLORED PHOTOGRAPHY OF VENANCIO GOMBAU Made by Salmantine photographer Venancio Gombau (1861-1929). Early 20th century. Measures 42 x 30cm. Photography and period wooden frame. Collection of the Salamanca Museum of Commerce and Industry. Lady elegantly dressed with mantilla and fan. In addition to the gallery of Venancio Gombau, the forillos, the light, the sweetness of the portrayed, etc. It is worth noting that the photographic retouches were made by Venancio's wife, Francisca Guerra, photographer, painter and one of the best retouchers of her time. Francisca continued to improve the photographs of the sons who continued with the business, Amalio and Guzmán, until his death in 1939. When enlarging the photograph you can see the accurate touches of color of the brushes of Doña Francisca.