John Scollay, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3633-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386733

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
John Scollay, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3633-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Singleton Copley, depicting John Scollay. The portrait shows a seated man with white hair, wearing an 18th-century suit. He is positioned beside a table, with a quill and a closed book visible. The painting is framed ornately, and the image includes a plaque stating "John Scollay" and the name of the artist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
People
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023169
B-Series negative 3633-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1932-11

Reference Code

PC012.001.002.3633-B

Date Notes

Painted in circa 1760

Record Details

Originator

Bayley, Frank W. (Frank William), 1863-1932 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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