John Muir Wood
Engraving of boy blowing into mouth piece of musical instrument, after Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
About this artwork
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artist:John Muir Wood (1805 - 1892) Scottish
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title:Engraving of boy blowing into mouth piece of musical instrument, after Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Calotype negative (on very fragile tissue paper)
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measurements:12.00 x 9.10 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 163
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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...
