The Death of King John, Painting by Washington Allston, 621-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1906-10-16

GUSN

GUSN-391757

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Description

The painting titled "The Death of King John" by Washington Allston depicts a scene with several figures surrounding a central figure lying in a bed, presumably representing King John. The composition includes attendants and observers looking towards the central figure, suggesting a moment of significance or sorrow. The setting appears to be indoors, with arches and architectural details visible in the background. Photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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Descriptive Terms

photography
museums (buildings)
history paintings
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

5410

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024536
B-Series negative 621-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.002.621-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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