Fifth Greek Room, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 510-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391664

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Description

The image depicts the Fifth Greek Room in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The room contains an array of classical sculptures displayed on pedestals, including figures in various poses and reliefs mounted on the walls. There is an archway visible in the background with the words "Fifth Greek Room" inscribed above.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
galleries (display spaces)
museums (buildings)
sculpture (visual work)
Greek (ancient)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

1413

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024426
B-Series negative 510-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.510-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Conservation Note

Damaged

Description Level

Item

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