John Muir Wood
'The Rhine at Cologne.' City across river, skyline including Cologne Cathedral, probably 1847
About this artwork
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artist:John Muir Wood (1805 - 1892) Scottish
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title:'The Rhine at Cologne.' City across river, skyline including Cologne Cathedral, probably 1847
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date created:1847
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materials:Salt paper print from calotype negative
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measurements:10.70 x 16.60 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Sir Alan Muir Wood Collection, presented 1985
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accession number:PGP W 57
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John Muir Wood
John Muir Wood
John Muir Wood came from a family of Edinburgh piano makers and music publishers. He was sent abroad in 1826 to Paris and Vienna to study the piano. Returning to Edinburgh in 1828 as a music teacher, he entered the family business with his brother. His knowledge of photography may date from his...
