John 'Sandy' Linton with his sons and his boat, Newhaven
Photograph
c. 1844 (photographed)
c. 1844 (photographed)
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Salted paper print of a man leaning against a boat, with three boys sitting on the ground on the left.
Object details
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| Title | John 'Sandy' Linton with his sons and his boat, Newhaven (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Salted paper print from a calotype negative. |
| Brief description | Photograph by David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson, John 'Sandy' Linton with his sons and his boat, Newhaven, salted paper print, c. 1844. |
| Physical description | Salted paper print of a man leaning against a boat, with three boys sitting on the ground on the left. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 75 (Recto, top right corner, handwritten in pencil.) |
| Gallery label | Photography Centre (2018-20):
David Octavius Hill (1802–70) and Robert Adamson (1821–48)
Sandy (or James) Linton, his boat and bairns
About 1845
The partnership between Scottish painter Hill and chemist Adamson merged the art and science of photography. The pair initially intended to create preliminary studies for Hill’s paintings, but soon recognised photography’s artistic potential. With Hill’s knowledge of composition and lighting, and Adamson’s considerable sensitivity and dexterity in handling the camera, together they produced some of the most accomplished photographic portraits of their time.
Salted paper print
Museum no. RPS.364:1-2017
The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with
the generous assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Art Fund |
| Credit line | The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund. |
| Object history | RPS.364:1-2017 and RPS.364:2-2017 are mounted together. |
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| Accession number | RPS.364:1-2017 |
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| Record created | May 12, 2017 |
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