Oyster Gatherers of Cancale, Painting by John Singer Sargent, 3810-B

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Photography

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GUSN-386909

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Nineteenth Century
Oyster Gatherers of Cancale, Painting by John Singer Sargent, 3810-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Nineteenth Century

Description

The image depicts a photograph of the painting "Oyster Gatherers of Cancale" by John Singer Sargent, photographed by Frank William Bayley. The scene shows a group of people on a beach, with some carrying containers or baskets, presumably for gathering oysters. In the background, a lighthouse and other figures are visible. The painting has Sargent's signature in the lower right corner.

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Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023347
B-Series negative 3810-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

PC012.001.003.3810-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1878

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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