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Public domain photograph - 19th-century salted paper print, early photogrpahy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arthur James Melhuish work was highly regarded for its technical excellence and artistic merit. He was particularly adept at capturing the personality and character of his subjects, and his portraits were often praised for their realism and emotional depth. Melhuish was a member of the Royal Photographic Society and showed his work in numerous exhibitions throughout his career. He also published several books on photography, including The Art of Photography and The Practice of Photography. Today, Melhuish's photographs are held in collections around the world, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. His legacy as a pioneer of photography continues to be celebrated by art historians and enthusiasts alike.

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arthur james melhuish william john newton sir thomas maryon wilson 8th baronet albums paper prints salted paper prints united kingdom william john newton 1785 1869 sir thomas maryon wilson 8th baronet 1800 1869 arthur james melhuish 1829 1895 british calotypes men portraits gift of paul f walter in memory of christopher hemphill sir thomas maryon wilson 8th baronet engravings intaglio prints collection british calotypes salted prints early photography england engraving british art victorian era metropolitan museum of art
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1850 - 1859
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Arthur James Melhuish (1829–1895)

British photographer who lived from 1829 to 1895. He was born in London, England, and began his career as a photographer in the mid-1800s. Melhuish was known for his portraits of notable figures, including politicians, artists and actors.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
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arthur james melhuish william john newton sir thomas maryon wilson 8th baronet albums paper prints salted paper prints united kingdom william john newton 1785 1869 sir thomas maryon wilson 8th baronet 1800 1869 arthur james melhuish 1829 1895 british calotypes men portraits gift of paul f walter in memory of christopher hemphill sir thomas maryon wilson 8th baronet engravings intaglio prints collection british calotypes salted prints early photography england engraving british art victorian era metropolitan museum of art