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The Hen Wife
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| Artist / Maker | James Valentine |
|---|---|
| Date | 1860s |
| Culture / Origin | Scottish |
| Medium | albumen silver print |
| Department | Photograph |
| Type | Photograph |
About the Artist
James Valentine British, b. Scotland, 1815-1880 James Valentine was a topographical and landscape photographer, printer, and publisher. Producing work of superior quality, he was appointed official photographer to the queen in 1868. His company, Valentine & Sons, Ltd., published his views and those of other operators. The Dundee-based firm was said to be the largest and best equipped in Britain, capable of turning out as many as 3,000 prints on a bright, sunny day. After Valentine's death, his sons, George… Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: National Gallery of Art, Washington · Licence: CC0.
Condition
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