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David Octavius Hill (Scottish, 1802–1870) and — Portrait of James Nasmyth

David Octavius Hill (Scottish, 1802–1870) and

Portrait of James Nasmyth

1844

Capturing the renowned inventor of the steam hammer, this portrait exemplifies Hill and Adamson's skill in photographing the leading engineers and innovators of the Industrial Revolution.

Medium
Carbon print

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David Octavius Hill (Scottish, 1802–1870) and, Portrait of James Nasmyth, 1844

Capturing the renowned inventor of the steam hammer, this portrait exemplifies Hill and Adamson's skill in photographing the leading engineers and innovators of the Industrial Revolution.

Medium
Carbon print
Year
1844
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Monochrome, Photography, 19th Century, Scottish, Historical, Portrait, Carbon Print, Male, Figurative, Formal

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