A Gleam of Light
Photograph
1928 (photographed)
1928 (photographed)
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Monochrome photograph mounted on card depicting a shaft of light in a forest scene, with one trees leaves particularly illuminated.
Object details
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| Title | A Gleam of Light (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carbon print |
| Brief description | Photograph by Alexander Keighley, 'A Gleam of Light', Steeton, West Yorkshire, carbon print, 1928 |
| Physical description | Monochrome photograph mounted on card depicting a shaft of light in a forest scene, with one trees leaves particularly illuminated. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'A Gleam of Light- (Steeton Gill) / by Alexander Keighley Hon FRPS/ Carbon Print 1928' (Handwritten in pencil and ink on verso.) |
| 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. |
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| Accession number | RPS.2659-2018 |
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| Record created | June 15, 2018 |
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