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Album du capitaine Dawson, 1860-1875
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Album du capitaine Dawson, 1860-1875

Photograph album

Captain Dawson's album, 1860-1875
Photographer (1826-1891)
Photographer (1831-1913)
Photographer (1835-1904)
Photographer
SignatureNon signé / Unsigned
Date 1860-1875
Medium / Technique Silver salts, paper, cardboard, cloth
Dimensions45.3 × 30.4 × 3.9 cm
Origin Canada, North America
Object NumberMP-1984.107.1-158
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Captain John P. T. Dawson
Notes

Rival photographers, rival pictures

The juxtaposition of the Notman and Inglis composites in this personal album demonstrates the interest generated by the rivalry between the two photographers. One reviewer found that the Inglis image was more faithful to the actual unpremeditated confusion of the scene, but that Notman’s was a more perfect pictorial composition. Inglis reportedly photographed 500 guests to Notman’s 150.


Status
On view

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