Washington Allston, Self-Portrait, 629-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391783

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Washington Allston, Self-Portrait, 629-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image shows a framed self-portrait of Washington Allston photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The painting depicts a man with short hair, wearing a dark coat with a white shirt and cravat. The ornate frame features decorative patterns, and the label at the bottom of the frame identifies the artist as Washington Allston.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
paintings (visual works)
self-portraits
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

5804

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024544
B-Series negative 629-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.002.629-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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