PhotographsPhotographs1866
By Julia Margaret Cameron (British, born India)
The Maid of Athens (May Prinsep) is a photographs created in 1866 using albumen silver print from glass negative measuring 28.9 x 23.2 cm (11 3/8 x 9 1/8 in. ) 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 | 28.9 x 23.2 cm (11 3/8 x 9 1/8 in. ) |
| Classification | Photographs |
| Department | Photographs |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1941 |
| Date | 1866 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses The Maid of Athens (May Prinsep)?
The Maid of Athens (May Prinsep) is housed in the Photographs department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was The Maid of Athens (May Prinsep) created?
The Maid of Athens (May Prinsep) dates to 1866.
What material is The Maid of Athens (May Prinsep) made from?
The Maid of Athens (May Prinsep) is crafted from albumen silver print from glass negative.
Is The Maid of Athens (May Prinsep) in the public domain?
The Maid of Athens (May Prinsep) is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026