PhotographsPhotographsca. 1898

By Shivshanker Narayen (Indian)

Dead Plague Patient Showing Bubo is a photographs created in ca. 1898 using albumen silver print from glass negative attributed to Shivshanker Narayen (Indian) โ€” now part of the Photographs collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumAlbumen silver print from glass negative
ClassificationPhotographs
DepartmentPhotographs
Credit LineJoyce F. Menschel Photography Library Fund, 2006
Dateca. 1898

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Dead Plague Patient Showing Bubo?

Dead Plague Patient Showing Bubo is housed in the Photographs department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Dead Plague Patient Showing Bubo created?

Dead Plague Patient Showing Bubo dates to ca. 1898.

What material is Dead Plague Patient Showing Bubo made from?

Dead Plague Patient Showing Bubo is crafted from albumen silver print from glass negative.

Is Dead Plague Patient Showing Bubo in the public domain?

Dead Plague Patient Showing Bubo is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access ยท Last updated: April 2026

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