The photographs:
Famous Men and Fair Women
Julia Margaret CAMERON
British, 1815–79
Portrait of J. F. W. Herschel, 1867
albumen silver photograph
27.5 x 35.5cm
The Wilson Centre for Photography
84:0985
Sir John Herschel (1792–1871) was a scientist and astronomer who also made
significant contributions to the development of photography. He was one of
Charles and Julia Margaret Cameron's oldest friends. Cameron corresponded
with Herschel throughout her career and actively sought his advice on both technical
and aesthetic aspects of her photographic work.
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