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21. Talbot Photo 10(44)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 10(44)
Title:
[Bowood House.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography One of two copies (prints 43 and 44) of this subject. Probably taken from the roof of the 'Big House', looking diagonally down on to the neoclassical Adam building, with columned and pedimented entrance at centre and the tower towards the right. Original negativ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1841
Extent:
1 item

22. Talbot Photo 10(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 10(26)
Title:
[Coat of arms taken from old painted glass.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
An oval-shaped negative depicting the Talbot coat of arms; the family crest takes up the lower half with a helmet and foliage decoration above. The crest is divided into four, with the diagonals depicting the same image, either a rampant lion holding a sword or a chevron with the upper two charg...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Before Aug 1839
Extent:
1 item

23. Talbot Photo 10(39)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 10(39)
Title:
[Reproduction of a painting of a woman.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Genre: Fine Arts, Photography of A very faint reproduction of a painting showing a three-quarter length portrait of a dark-haired woman, seated in profile with her face slightly tilted towards the viewer but looking downwards. Chemistry float-applied on paper 223 x 181 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1840
Extent:
1 item

24. Talbot Photo 10(40)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 10(40)
Title:
[Cameraless contact negative of a three-leaved botanical specimen.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Genre: Still Life Photography A cameraless photogenic drawing of three large leaves, attached to a single stem. Paper watermarked 'J Whatman 1839'.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1839-1840
Extent:
1 item

25. Talbot Photo 10(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 10(2)
Title:
[View of trees at Lacock.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View of a tall tree in the grounds of Lady Elisabeth's garden, Lacock Abbey. Irregularly trimmed image. Chemistry float-applied on paper 185 x 228 mm. Image indistinct and faded.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
6 Oct 1840
Extent:
1 item

26. Talbot Photo 10(22)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 10(22)
Title:
[Trees reflected in water, (?)Lacock.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography A view possibly taken in the grounds at Lacock and from the banks of the River Avon, showing a row of trees reflected in the water. Chemistry float-applied on paper 179 x 223 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1840-1841
Extent:
1 item

27. Talbot Photo 10(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 10(3)
Title:
[Three Chimnies (Large).] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the three chimney stacks in the south-easterly corner of the stable yard at Lacock Abbey, taken from the upper floor window of the Bottle Room. Paper watermarked 'J Whatman 1840'. Caption above taken from the negative, which is in the Smithsonian Institu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
7 Oct 1840
Extent:
1 item

28. Talbot Photo 10(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 10(13)
Title:
[A breakfast table.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Inscribed by Eugene Ostroff on album page beneath image: 'H.F.T. 2d March 1840 [WHFT]' and 'EO'. Genre: Still Life Photography Study of a table set for one. Some of the items placed on the white tablecloth include: a painted plate with knife and fork, a tea set, two candlesticks, ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
2 Mar 1840
Extent:
1 item

29. Talbot Photo 10(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 10(19)
Title:
[A game of chess.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Study of Nicolaas Henneman (right) and an unidentified sitter, seated on each side of a chess table, with a white backdrop behind. Henneman studies the board, contemplating his next move. Another image of the two players, probably taken at the same time, is the last ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Sep 1841
Extent:
1 item

30. Talbot Photo 10(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 10(16)
Title:
[Botanical specimen of three branches.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Genre: Still Life Photography A positive print of three branches of leaves. Considerable fading and staining. Chemistry float-applied on paper 79 x 133 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1840
Extent:
1 item