Unidentified Man, Drawing by John Singer Sargent, 3806-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386905

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Nineteenth Century
Unidentified Man, Drawing by John Singer Sargent, 3806-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Nineteenth Century

Description

This is a drawing by John Singer Sargent, photographed by Frank William Bayley. The drawing portrays a man's head and shoulders, with detailed attention to his facial features, such as a mustache and deep-set eyes. The style uses hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create shading and texture.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
drawings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023343
B-Series negative 3806-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

PC012.001.003.3806-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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