About this artwork
Annan was one of the first to use the Kodak snapshot camera and this picture of two monks, taken in Venice, demonstrates both his interest in the capture of movement and his printing skill. This photogravure conjures up the glaring heat of a dusty road and the almost audible rustle of the men's robes.
Updated before 2020
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artist:James Craig Annan (1864 - 1946) Scottish
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title:The White Friars
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date created:1894
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materials:Photogravure
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measurements:10.40 x 9.30 cm
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credit line:Gift of Mrs. Riddell in memory of Peter Fletcher Riddell 1985
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accession number:PGP R 168
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James Craig Annan
James Craig Annan
James Craig Annan, the son of the photographer Thomas Annan, studied Chemistry and Natural Philosophy before joining the family firm T. Annan. His work was exhibited by Alfred Stieglitz in New York and illustrated in the journal Camera Work. Annan was a member of the photographic association The...