El Jaleo, Painting by John Singer Sargent, 662-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391812

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
El Jaleo, Painting by John Singer Sargent, 662-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The painting "El Jaleo" by John Singer Sargent depicts a dramatic flamenco scene. A female dancer is in motion at the center with her arms extended, surrounded by musicians seated with guitars. The background features two hanging guitars, and there are onlookers observing the performance. The setting is lively, capturing a moment of intense cultural expression. It was once owned by T. Jefferson Coolidge. It was photographed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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Descriptive Terms

photography
paintings (visual works)
dancers
musicians
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

8619

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024577
B-Series negative 662-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

PC022.001.001.002.662-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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