Antique CDV A.W. Cox & Son Young Man Leaning Elbows Nottingham UK

Antique CDV A.W. Cox & Son Young Man Leaning Elbows Nottingham UK

This antique CDV captures a young man posing in a formal studio, captured by the Nottingham photography firm A.W. Cox & Son. The subject is shown leaning his elbows against a studio prop, a classic Victorian-era arrangement designed to keep sitters perfectly still during the long exposure times required for early portraiture.

The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the fashion and poise of a Nottingham gentleman from the late 19th century. Collectors of regional British photography will appreciate the specific backmark of A.W. Cox & Son, which adds significant historical provenance to this portrait of a young man leaning with such deliberate, quiet confidence.