Sir John Herschel
PhotographsPhotographs1867

By Julia Margaret Cameron (British, born India)

Sir John Herschel is a photographs created in 1867 using albumen silver print from glass negative measuring Image: 33.8 x 26.2cm (13 5/16 x 10 5/16in.) Mount: 58.3 x… 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
DimensionsImage: 33.8 x 26.2cm (13 5/16 x 10 5/16in.) Mount: 58.3 x 46.2 cm (22 15/16 x 18 3/16 in.)
ClassificationPhotographs
DepartmentPhotographs
Credit LineGift of Lucy Chauncey, in memory of her father, Henry Chauncey, 1935
Date1867

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sir John Herschel?

Sir John Herschel is housed in the Photographs department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sir John Herschel created?

Sir John Herschel dates to 1867.

What material is Sir John Herschel made from?

Sir John Herschel is crafted from albumen silver print from glass negative.

Is Sir John Herschel in the public domain?

Sir John Herschel 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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