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Winter

Photograph
1860s (photographed), mid 20th century (printed)
Artist/Maker

Photograph of an elderly woman in a head scarf, with her hands clasped beneath her chin. An allegory of winter.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleWinter (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Gelatin silver print made from original glass negative.
Brief description
Photograph by Oscar Gustav Rejlander and printed later, 'Winter', gelatin silver print, 1860s (printed mid 20th century)
Physical description
Photograph of an elderly woman in a head scarf, with her hands clasped beneath her chin. An allegory of winter.
Dimensions
  • Image height: 118mm
  • Image width: 92mm
  • Paper height: 161mm
  • Paper width: 113mm
Marks and inscriptions
RPS stamp on verso of print. Artist and medium written in pencil on verso of print.
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.
Associated objects
Other number
XRP469 - RPS collection - V&A identifier
Collection
Accession number
RPS.1403-2017

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Record createdMay 30, 2017
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