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"One of the Towers of Orleans Cathedral, as Seen from the Opposite Tower"

A work made of salted paper print.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of salted paper print.

Date:

June 21, 1843

Artist:

William Henry Fox Talbot
English, 1800–1877

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Photography and Media

Artist

William Henry Fox Talbot

Title

"One of the Towers of Orleans Cathedral, as Seen from the Opposite Tower"

Place

England (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 1843

Medium

Salted paper print

Dimensions

Image: 16.2 × 20.1 cm (6 7/16 × 7 15/16 in.); Paper: 18.5 × 22.2 cm (7 5/16 × 8 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Everett Kovler

Reference Number

1967.150

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