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Henry Peach Robinson — A Merry Tale
Henry Peach Robinson

A Merry Tale

1882

Captured through the innovative photogravure process, this narrative tableau exemplifies Robinson's pioneering approach to pictorial photography that sought to elevate the medium to fine art status.

Medium
Photogravure, from "Sun Artists, Number 2" (1890)

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Henry Peach Robinson, A Merry Tale, 1882

Captured through the innovative photogravure process, this narrative tableau exemplifies Robinson's pioneering approach to pictorial photography that sought to elevate the medium to fine art status.

Medium
Photogravure, from "Sun Artists, Number 2" (1890)
Year
1882
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Figure Study, Narrative Photography, Storybook Quality, Allegorical, Photogravure, British, Sepia Tones, Sentimental, Figurative

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art