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Album of X-Ray Photographs

Photograph Album
Artist/Maker
Payne, Ernest

The first X-ray images were made in Germany by Wilhelm Röntgen in 1895. Radiography is an imaging technique using X-rays that pass through an object and then are captured directly behind it on photographic film. The invention was a sensational moment in photography and science, and early examples like this captivated both medical practitioners and the popular imagination. Payne’s amateur interest led to a job offer from Leicester Royal Infirmary, where he eventually became Head of the Radiography Department.


Object details

Categories
Photographs
The Royal Photographic Society
Object type
Photograph album
TitleAlbum of X-Ray Photographs (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photographic Paper
Photography
Brief description
Album of X-Ray photographs by Ernest Payne, albumen prints and gelatin silver prints, 1896
Physical description
Monotone x-ray image in which bones and joints can be seen
Dimensions
  • Length: 303mm (Note: Closed: Length 303 x Width 255 x Depth 49 mm Open: Width 440 x Depth 303 x Height 180 mm Open with Upstand: Width 440 x Depth 303 x Height 290 mm)
Gallery label
  • Photography Centre 2018-20: Ernest Payne (1859–1936) Album of X-Ray Photographs 1896 The first X-ray images were made in Germany by Wilhelm Röntgen in 1895. Radiography is an imaging technique using X-rays that pass through an object and then are captured directly behind it on photographic film. The invention was a sensational moment in photography and science, and early examples like this captivated both medical practitioners and the popular imagination. Payne’s amateur interest led to a job offer from Leicester Royal Infirmary, where he eventually became Head of the Radiography Department. Museum no. RPS.1208-2018 The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Art Fund
  • Cameraless Photography Alfred Ernest Payne (1862–early 20th century) X-Ray photograph of a foot in a shoe c.1896 Printing out paper print 20 x 15 cm Museum no. (full album) RPS.1208-2018 Radiography is the imaging technique using X-rays that pass through an object and are captured directly behind it on photographic film. Early examples like this captivated medical practitioners and the popular imagination. Payne’s amateur interest led to an offer from Leicester Royal Infirmary, where he eventually headed the department in ‘sciagraphy’ (from the Greek meaning shadow) as radiography was then known. The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Art Fund
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
X-Ray
Summary
The first X-ray images were made in Germany by Wilhelm Röntgen in 1895. Radiography is an imaging technique using X-rays that pass through an object and then are captured directly behind it on photographic film. The invention was a sensational moment in photography and science, and early examples like this captivated both medical practitioners and the popular imagination. Payne’s amateur interest led to a job offer from Leicester Royal Infirmary, where he eventually became Head of the Radiography Department.
Collection
Department of Photography
Accession number
RPS.1208-2018

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Record createdFebruary 6, 2018
Record URL
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