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David Octavius Hill (Scottish, 1802–1870) and — Sir John McNeill

David Octavius Hill (Scottish, 1802–1870) and

Sir John McNeill

1845

Capturing a distinguished Scottish diplomat and colonial administrator, this carbon print demonstrates Hill and Adamson's role in documenting the figures who shaped Britain's global influence.

Medium
Carbon print

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David Octavius Hill (Scottish, 1802–1870) and, Sir John McNeill, 1845

Capturing a distinguished Scottish diplomat and colonial administrator, this carbon print demonstrates Hill and Adamson's role in documenting the figures who shaped Britain's global influence.

Medium
Carbon print
Year
1845
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Monochrome, Photograph, Scottish, Historical, Portrait, Carbon Print, 1840s, Male, Black and White, Formal

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