PhotographsPhotographs1864
By Julia Margaret Cameron (British, born India)
The Madonna Penserosa is a photographs created in 1864 using albumen silver print from glass negative 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 |
| Classification | Photographs |
| Department | Photographs |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1941 |
| Date | 1864 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses The Madonna Penserosa?
The Madonna Penserosa is housed in the Photographs department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was The Madonna Penserosa created?
The Madonna Penserosa dates to 1864.
What material is The Madonna Penserosa made from?
The Madonna Penserosa is crafted from albumen silver print from glass negative.
Is The Madonna Penserosa in the public domain?
The Madonna Penserosa is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026