Rebecca at the Well, Painted by Washington Allston, 3521-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386619

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Nineteenth Century
Rebecca at the Well, Painted by Washington Allston, 3521-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Nineteenth Century

Description

The image is a photograph of a painting titled "Rebecca at the Well" by Washington Allston, photographed by Frank William Bayley. The painting depicts a woman standing near a well, holding a vessel. She is accompanied by another figure kneeling next to her, also holding a vessel. In the background, there are several other figures and animals, set in a landscape with trees and distant buildings. The painting is set in an ornate frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023056
B-Series negative 3521-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1932-10

Reference Code

PC012.001.003.3521-B

Date Notes

Painted 1816

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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