Portrait of a Woman by Joseph Blackburn and Portrait of a Mathematician by Ferdinand Bol, 3650-B

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GUSN-386749

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Portrait of a Woman by Joseph Blackburn and Portrait of a Mathematician by Ferdinand Bol, 3650-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image depicts a gallery setting with two portraits. In the foreground, there is an easel holding a painting of a woman by Joseph Blackburn, featuring her in an elegant dress next to a vase with flowers. Mounted on the wall in the background is a framed portrait of a mathematician by Ferdinand Bol, showing a man in period attire. The photograph is taken by Frank William Bayley.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023186
B-Series negative 3650-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

PC012.001.002.3650-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1762 Painted in 1658

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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