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

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

Mrs. Craik Holding Cat

1858

Continuing the photographer's fascination with domestic intimacy, this calotype demonstrates the technical challenges of photographing both human and animal subjects together.

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Calotype

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