Portrait of a Boy, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3651-B

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GUSN-386750

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Portrait of a Boy, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3651-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

This is a photograph of a painting titled "Portrait of a Boy" by John Singleton Copley. The painting, framed ornately, features a young boy standing in a poised manner. He is dressed in period attire, including a coat with buttons and knee-length breeches. He holds an object that appears to be a whip or riding crop. A classical style column and a globe are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023187
B-Series negative 3651-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

PC012.001.002.3651-B

Date Notes

Painted between 1758 and 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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