Isabella and the Pot of Basil, Painting by John White Alexander, 126-C

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1909-02-01

GUSN

GUSN-393117

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Isabella and the Pot of Basil, Painting by John White Alexander, 126-C
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image depicts the painting "Isabella and the Pot of Basil" by John White Alexander. It shows a woman standing and leaning towards a large pot which she touches gently. She is draped in flowing garments and appears contemplative as she looks at the pot. A few roses are placed beside the pot, enhancing the scene's delicate atmosphere.

Details

Descriptive Terms

painting (image-making)
paintings (visual works)
portraits
women (female humans)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP028934
C-Series negative 126-C

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.002.126-C

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Conservation Note

Damaged

Description Level

Item

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