{"product_id":"portrait-of-john-houldsworth-thomas-annan","title":"Portrait of John Houldsworth - Thomas Annan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nineteenth-century carbon print by Thomas Annan, documenting a formal portrait of John Houldsworth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis photographic reproduction by Thomas Annan captures the likeness of John Houldsworth, a figure associated with the industrial expansion of nineteenth-century Glasgow. Annan, a Scottish photographer, gained recognition for his technical precision and his documentation of the urban environment. This specific image originates from a collection of photographic reproductions of paintings, a common practice during the Victorian era to preserve and disseminate the appearance of family portraits and civic figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents a formal portrait, typical of the period, focusing on the subject's features and attire. The use of the carbon print process allows for a stable, monochromatic tonal range, which translates the original oil painting into a medium that resists fading. The subject is depicted with a direct gaze, reflecting the conventions of mid-Victorian portraiture where the sitter's social standing and professional identity were communicated through restrained posture and formal dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnan's work often bridged the gap between commercial photography and fine art documentation. By reproducing paintings, he provided a service to families and institutions that wished to maintain a visual record of their lineage. The clarity of the print demonstrates the high standards of his studio, which operated in Glasgow during a period of rapid social and economic change. This print offers a glimpse into the methods used to archive historical figures before the widespread adoption of modern colour reproduction. It remains a document of both the subject's identity and the photographic techniques employed by one of Scotland's most capable nineteenth-century practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-gavin-struthers-thomas-annan\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Gavin Struthers - Thomas Annan — Thomas Annanack\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/edward-hopper-in-his-studio-edward-hopper\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEdward Hopper in his Studio - Edward Hopper — Edward Hopper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thomas Annan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58397615227215,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58397715136847,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58397715169615,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58397715202383,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58397715235151,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58397715267919,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58397715300687,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58397715333455,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58397715366223,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58397715398991,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58397715431759,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58397715464527,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-John-Houldsworth_Poster_CompositorV1_1786016854790.jpg?v=1786018360","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portrait-of-john-houldsworth-thomas-annan","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}