The Copley Family, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3592-B

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Photography

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GUSN-386691

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
The Copley Family, Painting by John Singleton Copley, 3592-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The photograph depicts a painting titled "The Copley Family" by John Singleton Copley, photographed by Frank William Bayley. The painting features several family members, including adults and children, arranged in a natural outdoor setting with trees and distant hills. The family members are engaged in various interactions, capturing a moment of familial intimacy. The painting is framed in an ornate frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023128
B-Series negative 3592-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

PC012.001.002.3592-B

Date Notes

Painted between circa 1776 and 1777

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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