The Sisters, Painting by Washington Allston, 655-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391805

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
The Sisters, Painting by Washington Allston, 655-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image depicts the painting "The Sisters" by Washington Allston, displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The artwork shows two women, both draped in dark garments, interacting with one another. Below the painting is an elaborate mantelpiece clock adorned with a female figure. The frame of the painting and the surrounding decor are ornately detailed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
paintings (visual works)
sisters
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

5416A

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024570
B-Series negative 655-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

PC022.001.001.002.655-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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