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William Morris

Photograph
1884 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Hollyer, Frederick (photographer)
Place of origin
United Kingdom (photographed)

Bust portrait of William Morris with his head resting on his right hand.

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Object details

Categories
Photographs
Portraits
Object type
Photograph
Titles
  • William Morris (generic title)
  • Portraits of many persons of note photographed by Frederick Hollyer in three volumes, vol. II (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Platinum print
Brief description
Portrait of William Morris, Portraits of many persons of note photographed by Frederick Hollyer, Vol. 2, platinum print, late 19th century
Physical description
Bust portrait of William Morris with his head resting on his right hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.1cm
  • Width: 10.6cm
Credit line
Given by Eleanor M. Hollyer
Subject depicted
William Morris
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
7715-1938

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Record createdJuly 13, 2004
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O101408/william-morris-photograph-hollyer-frederick/
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