Roger Fenton's 1857 albumen print acquired for National Media Museum collection
The National Media Museum in Bradford has enriched its Royal Photographic Society Collection with an albumen print by Roger Fenton, named 'The Third Graeco-Roman Saloon on Artists' Day,' which dates back to around 1857. This print, sized at 10 5/16 by 11 9/16 inches, was obtained with support from The Art Fund. The news was shared on artcritical.com on August 1, 2010, at 6:32 pm. The photograph depicts a saloon setting reminiscent of the Graeco-Roman period during a special day for artists. Fenton's work plays a vital role in the museum's extensive collection, underscoring its dedication to the preservation of early photography.
Key facts
- Roger Fenton created 'The Third Graeco-Roman Saloon on Artists' Day' around 1857
- The work is an albumen print measuring 10 5/16 x 11 9/16 inches
- It belongs to The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the National Media Museum in Bradford
- The Art Fund assisted in the purchase
- The entry was posted on August 1, 2010, at 6:32 pm
- artcritical.com published the information
- The photograph depicts a Graeco-Roman saloon scene on Artists' Day
- The acquisition highlights preservation of historical photography
Entities
Artists
- Roger Fenton
Institutions
- The Royal Photographic Society
- National Media Museum
- The Art Fund
- artcritical
Locations
- Bradford
- United Kingdom