PhotographsPhotographsApril 1867
By Julia Margaret Cameron (British, born India)
Sir John Herschel is a photographs created in April 1867 using albumen silver print from glass negative measuring Image: 31.8 x 24.9 cm (12 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.) Mount: 39.9 x… attributed to Julia Margaret Cameron (British, born India) — now part of the Photographs collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Albumen silver print from glass negative |
| Dimensions | Image: 31.8 x 24.9 cm (12 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.) Mount: 39.9 x 32.9 cm (15 11/16 x 12 15/16 in.), corners clipped |
| Classification | Photographs |
| Department | Photographs |
| Credit Line | Gilman Collection, Purchase, Robert Rosenkranz Gift, 2005 |
| Date | April 1867 |
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 April 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