About this artwork
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artist:John Muir Wood (1805 - 1892) Scottish
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title:Bust of Bacchus, used to experiment with lighting and toning prints
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Toned salt paper print from a calotype nagative
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measurements:11.80 x 9.70 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 81
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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...
