[Copy of a manuscript by Thomas Moore: 'The Harp that once through Tara Halls'.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Reproduction of a handwritten poem by Thomas Moore, dated September 4th 1844. Intensified print chemistry floated on paper 222 x 167 mm. Some chemical staining which has affected the contrast of the ink against the paper, however the poem is still readable. Top left corner missing (image unaffec...
[Painting of a Woman, possibly Hannah Stirling.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Genre: Fine Arts, Photography of Reproduction of an oil painting depicting the head and shoulders of a woman with dark hair in tight ringlets facing slightly to the right. Chemistry float-applied on paper 238 x 194 mm. Top right corner missing.
[Lithograph of an Interior.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Genre: Fine Arts, Photography of Reproduction of an engraving depicting an interior of a grand European building with ornately carved staircase, two monks stand at the base of the stairs as peasants are placed on various steps. Chemistry float-applied on paper 182 x 226 mm. Watermarked 'J Whatm...
[Roman Bridge,] Avignon. Photographer: Jones, Calvert Richard
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Inscription: Inscribed on verso: 'Avignon' and '2/6'. Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View across the Rhône towards the Palais des Papes with the partially destroyed Pont St Bénézet and Lower Chapel. Negative sent to Talbot on 13 February, 1846. Chemistry float-applied on paper 183 x 22...
[Harbour, Valetta, Malta.] Photographer: Jones, Calvert Richard
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Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View from Valletta bastions to Marsa Muscetto Harbour. A memorial column and windmill are visible in the distance. This is the first print of a series of three that makes up a panorama scene of the harbour, the other two prints, however, are not in the col...
View of the Fortifications, Valetta. Photographer: Jones, Calvert Richard
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Inscription: Inscribed on recto: '17'. Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View of the bastion walls on the right, with the harbour containing several fishing boats and ships below and to the left, the town is visible on the skyline. Negative sent to Talbot on 13 February, 1846. Chemistry f...
The Dockyards, Malta. Photographer: Jones, Calvert Richard
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Inscription: N Dockyard - Malta [wording in reverse]. Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View from an elevated standpoint, looking down on a ship moored by the side of a dock, crane visible at right with town rooftops in the distance. Chemistry float-applied on paper 179 x 228 mm. Watermar...
[Strada Levante], Valetta, Malta. Photographer: Jones, Calvert Richard
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Inscription: 39 Valetta Malta [wording in reverse]. Genre: Architectural Photography Row of terraced houses with wooden cantilevered balconies and a walled entrance, behind which a row of washing can be seen. Negative sent to Talbot on 13 February 1846 and can be found at Talbot Photo 1(179). ...