Anne Allen, Painting by Benjamin West, 3964-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-387061

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Anne Allen, Painting by Benjamin West, 3964-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 titled "Anne Allen" by Benjamin West, photographed by Frank William Bayley. The painting depicts a seated woman with an elaborate hairstyle, wearing a luxurious gown with lace details. She is holding some flowers in her hands, and a dog sits beside her. The background features lush foliage and a distant view of mountains.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023501
B-Series negative 3964-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1933-01

Reference Code

PC012.001.002.3964-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1763

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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