John Adamson
David Octavius Hill, 1802 - 1870. Artist and pioneer photographer
About this artwork
David Octavius Hill was a respected painter and secretary of the Royal Scottish Academy. He is best known for his famous photography partnership with Robert Adamson from 1843-1846, which is considered to have transformed photography into an art form. Their work greatly influenced later practice in the medium. A sociable and cheerful man, Hill was a much loved figure within Edinburgh society.
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artist:John Adamson (1809 - 1870) Scottish
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title:David Octavius Hill, 1802 - 1870. Artist and pioneer photographer
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date created:About 1855
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materials:Albumen print
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measurements:Oval: 19.70 x 15.90 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1988
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accession number:PGP 178.20
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John Adamson
John Adamson
John Adamson was one of the pioneering photographic chemists in Scotland. He was born in Burnside, Fife, and studied medicine in St Andrews and Edinburgh. While developing his practice, he taught Chemistry and Natural Science at Madras College school (1837-40) and became interested in photography....