Artist
William Thomas Salvin (British, 1767–1842)British, 1767–1842
Artist
William Thomas Salvin (British, 1808–?)British, 1808–?
CultureBritish
Titles
- Guinea Fowl Feathers
DateApril 1839
MediumSalted paper print, photogenic drawing
DimensionsImage: 4 1/2 × 4 5/16 in. (11.5 × 11 cm)
Sheet: 4 1/2 × 4 5/16 in. (11.5 × 11 cm)
Sheet: 4 1/2 × 4 5/16 in. (11.5 × 11 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number2020.300
Not on view
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Department
PhotographyObject Type
Exhibition History"Drawing: The Muse of Photography," Hans P. Kraus Fine Photographs, New York, January 24 - April 10, 2020 (facsimiles displayed).
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed, verso, top right: April 1839 // W. Salvin
Inscribed verso, bottom: Guinea Fowl Feathers
Inscribed verso, bottom: Guinea Fowl Feathers
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