Frontispiece of Inquiries into Human Faculty and its Development
1883
Medium
Albumen silver print from glass negative
Dimensions
Image: 20 x 11.8 cm (7 7/8 x 4 5/8 in.) Frame: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
Classification
Photographs
Department
Photographs
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Joyce F. Menschel Photography Library Fund, 2002, transferred from the Joyce F. Menschel Photography Library
Accession Number
2013.620
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About this artwork
This albumen silver print from glass negative work by Francis Galton, titled 'Frontispiece of Inquiries into Human Faculty and its Development' and created 1883, represents an important example of artistic production from this period. Francis Galton's practice contributed to the broader artistic traditions of the time, demonstrating the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of Photographs artworks in museum collections. The piece reflects the cultural and artistic values of...