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Sir John Herschel (1792-1871)

1867

Julia Margaret Cameron

(British, 1815–1879)
Culture
England, 19th century
Medium
albumen print from wet collodion negative
Measurements
Image: 32.8 x 25 cm (12 15/16 x 9 13/16 in.); Matted: 50.8 x 40.6 cm (20 x 16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Mann 1996.345
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Location
Not on view
Print

Description

Herschel, a renowned British mathematician, scientist, and innovator in photographic chemistry, was not just Cameron’s friend; she regarded him as “a Teacher and High Priest.” She wrote that when such great men posed for her, her “whole soul has endeavored to do its duty towards them in recording faithfully the greatness of the inner [being] as well as the features of the outer man.”

Sir John Herschel (1792-1871)

1867

Julia Margaret Cameron

(British, 1815–1879)
England, 19th century

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