King Lear Alotting His Kingdom to His Three Daughters
PhotographsPhotographs1872

By Julia Margaret Cameron (British, born India)

King Lear Alotting His Kingdom to His Three Daughters is a photographs created in 1872 using albumen silver print from glass negative measuring Mount: 18 1/2 × 14 7/8 in. (47 × 37.8 cm) Image: 13 1/8 ×… attributed to Julia Margaret Cameron (British, born India) — now part of the Photographs collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumAlbumen silver print from glass negative
DimensionsMount: 18 1/2 × 14 7/8 in. (47 × 37.8 cm) Image: 13 1/8 × 11 1/16 in. (33.4 × 28.1 cm)
ClassificationPhotographs
DepartmentPhotographs
Credit LineBequest of Maurice B. Sendak, 2012
Date1872

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses King Lear Alotting His Kingdom to His Three Daughters?

King Lear Alotting His Kingdom to His Three Daughters is housed in the Photographs department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was King Lear Alotting His Kingdom to His Three Daughters created?

King Lear Alotting His Kingdom to His Three Daughters dates to 1872.

What material is King Lear Alotting His Kingdom to His Three Daughters made from?

King Lear Alotting His Kingdom to His Three Daughters is crafted from albumen silver print from glass negative.

Is King Lear Alotting His Kingdom to His Three Daughters in the public domain?

King Lear Alotting His Kingdom to His Three Daughters is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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