Abigail Leonard West, Painting by Christian Gullager, 3717-B

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Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386816

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Abigail Leonard West, Painting by Christian Gullager, 3717-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
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  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a painting by Christian Gullager, depicting Abigail Leonard West. The subject is a young child sitting, wearing a flowing garment, and gazing slightly to the side. The soft details of the child's clothing and the background elements are visible in the painting. The photograph is taken by Frank William Bayley.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023253
B-Series negative 3717-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

PC012.001.002.3717-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1796

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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