Frank Wendt Photographs The Wondrous World of Frank Wendt

NOTE on the Frank Wendt Photographs

Published on 2011-04-20 10:19:00

After consideration, I have decided to donate the majority of the Frank Wendt Photographs to the International Center of Photography in New York City. More information later!I have also deleted the photographs I had posted here over the years so as not to interfere with any projects or an exhibition the Museum plans. Please note my additional projects and books. Stay Tuned!Jim Linderman

Wondrous World of Wendt Book (Forthcoming)

Published on 2010-08-31 08:59:00

American Tintype Photography The Painted Backdrop Book

Published on 2010-05-26 15:13:00

By the same author of this blog! Jim Linderman NEW BOOK The Painted Backdrop: Behind the Sitter in American Tintype Photography 80 pages, 8 x 10 Hardcover. The previously untold story of 19th century painters and their influence on American photography during the tintype era. Never before examined in detail, the book contains over 75 rare, unpublished original tintype photographs from the Jim Linderman collection. A Grammy nominated writer and collector who has been called "the perfect subjec

Most Beautiful Child Actress in History? A Mystery. Charles Eisenmann Frank Wendt and the young Edna Adams

Published on 2010-04-12 09:04:00

It appears Frank Wendt was originally brought in by Chas. Eisenmann as an assistant and business manager. Eventually Wendt not only took over the studio, changing times forced him to relocate to Boonton, New Jersey. He continued to photograph and produce hundreds of cabinet cards, but he was also known to reprint Eisenmann originals, on request, as customers replenished their stock. One such sitter was the beautiful young mystery actress shown here. The large portrait, by Wendt, also appears