PhotographsPhotographsca. 1898

By Shivshanker Narayen (Indian)

Plague Patient 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 Plague Patient?

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

When was Plague Patient created?

Plague Patient dates to ca. 1898.

What material is Plague Patient made from?

Plague Patient is crafted from albumen silver print from glass negative.

Is Plague Patient in the public domain?

Plague Patient 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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