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121. Talbot Photo 3(171)

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Talbot Photo 3(171)
Title:
[Bust of Venus.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
A calotype negative of a close-up of the bust of Venus. There is a chemical stain on the left edge of the paper and lost image along right edge and upper right corner. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
2 Apr 1841
Extent:
1 item

122. Talbot Photo 3(98)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(98)
Title:
[Botanical Specimen of a Compound Leaf.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
A dichromated gelatine negative of the lower section of a compound leaf, showing the stem and the partial view of five elliptic leaves. The chemistry has been brush applied and the top of the paper has been cut to leave a jagged edge. The negative was originally wrapped in paper marked by Talbot...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
02 Apr 1841
Extent:
1 item

123. Talbot Photo 3(154)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(154)
Title:
[Gabled Roof, Stable Yard, Lacock Abbey.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed on reverse in pencil; '9 May/ 41'. A leucotype containing an almost imperceptible image of a section of the stable yard roof with a dormer window to the extreme left. This print is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
9 May 1841
Extent:
1 item

124. Talbot Photo 3(25)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(25)
Title:
[Rape of the Sabines.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1 May 1840
Extent:
1 item

125. Talbot Photo 3(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(7)
Title:
Archway, [Lacock Abbey]. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Feb 23/40 /Archway'. A photogenic camera negative of the neo-gothic arch, often referred to as the 'Gothick Arch' that is in the grounds of Lacock Abbey, taken from outside the kitchen area at a slightly oblique angle and looking along the approach to the abbey. T...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
23 Feb 1840
Extent:
1 item

126. Talbot Photo 3(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(8)
Title:
[Three Jars.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Feb 27/40 / 9' 10-' and on recto: 'loop W. 20'. A photogenic camera negative depicting a row of three ceramic containers (from left to right); a krater-shaped vase, a patterned amphora-shaped vase and a white jug. A positive print of this negative can be seen at T...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
27 Feb 1840
Extent:
1 item

127. Talbot Photo 3(50)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(50)
Title:
[Bowood House.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
A calotype negative of a view taken at an elevated vantage point looking down on the neoclassical Adam entrance of Bowood House; the camera was probably positioned on the roof of the 'Big House'. Prints taken from this negative can be found at Talbot Photo 10 (43 and 44). This negative is partic...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1841
Extent:
1 item

128. Talbot Photo 3(113)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(113)
Title:
[Photographic reproduction of an engraving of people dancing.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: 13 May/ 41 A leucotype taken from an engraving of people dancing. Fugitive image, almost completely imperceptible.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
13 May 1841
Extent:
1 item

129. Talbot Photo 3(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(16)
Title:
Bowood [House]. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'April 14 /40, Bowood'. A photogenic camera negative showing an oblique view of the neo-classical entrance with the bell tower under scaffolding. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
14 Apr 1840
Extent:
1 item

130. Talbot Photo 3(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(26)
Title:
Table with Two Candles and Teapot. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
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 ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
27 May 1840
Extent:
1 item