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Fruit and flowers

Photograph
1853-1860 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Monochrome photograph depicting a still life with grapes, gooseberries, strawberries, peaches, a pineapple and lily flowers. These are laid on a piece of crochet fabric with tassels.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleFruit and flowers (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Albumen print
Brief description
Photograph by Roger Fenton, 'Fruit and flowers', albumen print, 1853-1860
Physical description
Monochrome photograph depicting a still life with grapes, gooseberries, strawberries, peaches, a pineapple and lily flowers. These are laid on a piece of crochet fabric with tassels.
Dimensions
  • Print width: 553mm
  • Print height: 439mm
Marks and inscriptions
'Photographed by R. Fenton.' (Printed in ink below image.)
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.
Subject depicted
Other number
2003-5001_2_25869 - Science Museum Group accession number
Collection
Accession number
RPS.2433-2018

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Record createdMay 29, 2018
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