Inscribed in pencil on verso: '25 April 1840/ Bowood?'. No discernible image, though there is some density along the lower half of the paper. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
Bowood [House]. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: '25 April 1840/ Bowood'. A photogenic camera negative showing a head-on view of the entrance to the Big House at Bowood, with its columned façade and octagonal towers at either end. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal...
Eve [at the Fountain]. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: '28 April 1840/ 10 Eve'. A photogenic camera negative of the semi-reclining female nude lit from above, her upper torso is visible even with heavy shadowing but her lower legs are obscured. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed unde...
[Rape of the Sabines.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: '1 May 1840' and in ink 'I.HW'. An intensified photogenic camera negative of the reproduction of Giambologna's sculpture with the man who is lifting the woman in the air has his back to the viewer. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be vie...
Table with Two Candles and Teapot. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: '27 May 1840/ Table with Two Candles & Teapot'. A photogenic camera negative of a still life depicting two silver candlesticks a silver teapot and sugar bowl on a square table covered in a white tablecloth. A positive print of this image can be found at Talbot ...
Window Seat. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: '29 May 1840/ Window Seat'. A photogenic camera negative that has left no discernible image. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
Gable of Dormitory. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Gable of Dormitory/ June 21, 1840'. A photogenic camera negative showing an oblique angle of the exterior of the servants' quarters, which is the outer northern section of the stable yard block. The view is taken from near the rear of the clock tower facing an eas...
Bas Relief of Crucifixion. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'June 23, 1840/ Bas Relief of Crucifixion'. A tightly composed photogenic camera negative of a bas relief depicting mourners gathering around Christ's body. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
Laughing and Crying Boys. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'July 22, 1840/ Laughing and Crying Boys'. A faded photogenic camera negative of two busts placed side by side. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
[No Discernible Image.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Aug. 4, 1840'. A photogenic camera negative that has left no discernible image, though there seems to be some density along the bottom two thirds of the paper suggesting that it might be an architectural view. This negative is particularly light sensitive and shou...
