Webster's Reply to Hayne, Painting by Peter Healy, 2470-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392868

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Webster's Reply to Hayne, Painting by Peter Healy, 2470-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The painting titled "Webster's Reply to Hayne" by Peter Healy depicts a formal assembly with a large group of men seated in rows, focusing on a standing figure at the right. The scene is set indoors with a gallery of onlookers, including several women, observing from above. The central figure appears to be making a speech or presentation, engaging the attention of those present.

Details

Descriptive Terms

history paintings
chambers (assembly spaces)
orators
paintings (visual works)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

8420

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025648
B-Series negative 2470-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.002.2470-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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