Alexander Adam, Painting by John Opie, 3774-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386873

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Alexander Adam, Painting by John Opie, 3774-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image is a photograph of a painting by John Opie, captured by Frank William Bayley. It depicts a seated man, identified as Alexander Adam, wearing formal attire. He holds a paper in his right hand, and a table with a quill and ink is visible to his left. The background features drapery and a landscape visible through an archway.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023310
B-Series negative 3774-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

PC012.001.002.3774-B

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 6/1980.

Description Level

Item

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