The Urn of Life, by George Grey Barnard, 1506-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-11-03

GUSN

GUSN-392633

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Description

The image shows a sculpture titled "The Urn of Life" by George Grey Barnard. The piece features various figures intricately carved into the structure of an urn. These figures are depicted in various poses, some with wings and others in contemplative or dynamic stances. The base of the urn has a textured surface and is mounted on a pedestal. Photographed at the MFA, Boston.

Details

Descriptive Terms

object sculpture
carvings (visual works)
biconical urns
urns
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

11664

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025412
B-Series negative 1506-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

PC022.001.001.003.1506-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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