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The Cat

Photograph
1902 (photographed)
Artist/Maker

Black and white photograph depicting a cat and a nude woman


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Cat (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Platinum print
Brief description
Photograph by Edward J. Steichen, 'The Cat', 1902, platinum print
Physical description
Black and white photograph depicting a cat and a nude woman
Dimensions
  • Image height: 139mm (Note: From filing)
  • Image width: 170mm (Note: From filing)
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Signed and dated on tissue mount in pencil: 'STEICHEN, MDCCCCII'
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
Acquired by the RPS as part of the Alvin Langdon Coburn Gift, 1930
Other numbers
  • 378 - Royal Photographic Society number
  • S16 - RPS identifier - box number
Collection
Accession number
RPS.3035-2017

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Record createdDecember 20, 2017
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