Aultman Studio: Portraits of Trinidad
Oliver E. Aultman opened his photography studio in Trinidad, Colorado in 1890. He was a self-taught photographer who quickly found success after setting up his business on Main Street. The Aultman Photography Studio saw thousands of Southern Colorado residents come through the doors to have portraits taken.
This exhibition showcases residents of Trinidad, both then and now, with historical portraits from the Aultman Studio being featured alongside modern community portraits by artist Daryl Oh. Oh's work captures the lives and personalities of Trinidad residents in the modern day. Inspired by Aultman, Oh continues the work of reflecting back on the community through portraits. The photographs taken by Aultman and Oh illustrate the diversity and uniqueness found in Southern Colorado.
History Colorado’s total collection of Aultman’s work contains over 50,000 negatives of Aultman’s work.
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