Memorials of Linnaeus
Photograph
1864 (photographed)
1864 (photographed)
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This photograph was taken at the home of botanist Carl von Linné (known as Linnaeus) at Hammarby near Uppsala, Sweden. Linnaeus devised the first consistent binomial classification system for plants, which is still used, in a modified form, today.
Schenson's practice as a painter (as well as a photographer) is evident here. She used a painting by Johan Henrik Scheffel (dated 1755, and still in Hammarby) as part of a lively composition. She placed objects of the botanist's daily life, such as his hat, teacup, teapot, and tea caddy, with the painting. His walking stick leans against a chair, as if its owner might return at any moment. Schenson also indicates Linnaeus' place in an ancestral portrait gallery, positioning Scheffel's painting so that the sitter's head appears in line with the two female portraits (his wife and his mother, perhaps) on the wall in the background. There are other photographs by Schenson of Linnaeus' house in the V&A (see 72:382 and 72:287).
Schenson's practice as a painter (as well as a photographer) is evident here. She used a painting by Johan Henrik Scheffel (dated 1755, and still in Hammarby) as part of a lively composition. She placed objects of the botanist's daily life, such as his hat, teacup, teapot, and tea caddy, with the painting. His walking stick leans against a chair, as if its owner might return at any moment. Schenson also indicates Linnaeus' place in an ancestral portrait gallery, positioning Scheffel's painting so that the sitter's head appears in line with the two female portraits (his wife and his mother, perhaps) on the wall in the background. There are other photographs by Schenson of Linnaeus' house in the V&A (see 72:382 and 72:287).
Object details
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Title | Memorials of Linnaeus (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Albumen-silver print from glass negative |
Brief description | Emma Schenson (1827-1913); 'Memorials of Linnaeus'; albumen-silver print from glass negative; 1864 |
Physical description | Photograph, mounted card, showing a portrait painting of Linnaeus plus his hat, walking stick, tea caddy, etc. |
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Production type | Unlimited edition |
Gallery label | Emma Schenson 1827-1913
Memorials of Linnaeus
1864
Schenson used a portrait of Linnaeus as part of a lively composition. In front of the painting, she placed objects from his daily life: hat, teacup, teapot, tea caddy. A walking stick leans against a chair, as if the celebrated botanist might return at any moment.
Hammarby, Sweden
Albumen-silver print from glass negative
V&A: 72:384 |
Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
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Place depicted | |
Summary | This photograph was taken at the home of botanist Carl von Linné (known as Linnaeus) at Hammarby near Uppsala, Sweden. Linnaeus devised the first consistent binomial classification system for plants, which is still used, in a modified form, today. Schenson's practice as a painter (as well as a photographer) is evident here. She used a painting by Johan Henrik Scheffel (dated 1755, and still in Hammarby) as part of a lively composition. She placed objects of the botanist's daily life, such as his hat, teacup, teapot, and tea caddy, with the painting. His walking stick leans against a chair, as if its owner might return at any moment. Schenson also indicates Linnaeus' place in an ancestral portrait gallery, positioning Scheffel's painting so that the sitter's head appears in line with the two female portraits (his wife and his mother, perhaps) on the wall in the background. There are other photographs by Schenson of Linnaeus' house in the V&A (see 72:382 and 72:287). |
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Accession number | 72384 |
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Record created | February 7, 2004 |
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