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Artist unknown, possibly Benjamin Mulock (English, 1829–1863) — Drawing of Mrs. Craik

Artist unknown, possibly Benjamin Mulock (English, 1829–1863)

Drawing of Mrs. Craik

1840

Bridging drawing and photography, this albumen print of an earlier sketch illustrates the complex relationship between traditional and photographic portraiture in the Victorian era.

Medium
Albumen print

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Spotted works by Artist unknown, possibly Benjamin Mulock (English, 1829–1863)

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Artist unknown, possibly Benjamin Mulock (English, 1829–1863), Drawing of Mrs. Craik, 1840

Bridging drawing and photography, this albumen print of an earlier sketch illustrates the complex relationship between traditional and photographic portraiture in the Victorian era.

Medium
Albumen print
Year
1840
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Victorian, Monochrome, Photography, Albumen Print, 19th Century, English, Historical, Portrait, Woman, Black and White

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