Artist
William Thomas Salvin(British, 1767–1842)British, 1767–1842
Artist
William Thomas Salvin(British, 1808–?)British, 1808–?
CultureBritish
Titles
- Magpie Feathers
DateMay 1839
MediumSalted paper print, photogenic drawing
DimensionsImage: 6 11/16 × 4 1/8 in. (17 × 10.5 cm)
Sheet: 6 11/16 × 4 1/8 in. (17 × 10.5 cm)
Sheet: 6 11/16 × 4 1/8 in. (17 × 10.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment Fund
Object number2020.311
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 left: Magpie Feathers May 1839 W. Salvin
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2020.307
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2020.301
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