Robert Adamson & David Octavius Hill
David Octavius Hill, 1802 - 1870. Artist and pioneer photographer [h]
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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title:David Octavius Hill, 1802 - 1870. Artist and pioneer photographer [h]
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date created:1843 - 1847
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materials:Carbon print
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measurements:21.90 x 16.70 cm
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credit line:Elliot Collection, bequeathed 1950
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accession number:PGP HA 2067
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Robert Adamson
Robert Adamson
Robert Adamson was one of the first professional photographers, setting up in business in Edinburgh in March 1843. He had aspired to be an engineer but his health was too poor. His brother, John, who was involved in the early experiments with photography in St Andrews, taught him the calotype...