Lot Essay
The subject of the photograph is a copy of Caneva's statue 'The Rape of the Sabines'.
Details
'The Art-Union', 1846
Including in June issue The Talbotype - Sun-Pictures, with original calotype 7¾ x 5 7/8 in. facing p. 143, printed label on verso Patent Talbotype or Sun Pictures. A Great Variety of Specimens On Sale at Messrs. BROOKS (Brothers), 87, New Bond Street, London., contemporary half green morocco, titled and dated in gilt on spine, sm. 4to., London: Palmer & Clayton.
Including in June issue The Talbotype - Sun-Pictures, with original calotype 7¾ x 5 7/8 in. facing p. 143, printed label on verso Patent Talbotype or Sun Pictures. A Great Variety of Specimens On Sale at Messrs. BROOKS (Brothers), 87, New Bond Street, London., contemporary half green morocco, titled and dated in gilt on spine, sm. 4to., London: Palmer & Clayton.