PhotographsPhotographsca. 1898

By Shivshanker Narayen (Indian)

Whitewashing is a photographs created in ca. 1898 using gelatin 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

MediumGelatin silver print from glass negative
ClassificationPhotographs
DepartmentPhotographs
Credit LineJoyce F. Menschel Photography Library Fund, 2006
Dateca. 1898

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Whitewashing?

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

When was Whitewashing created?

Whitewashing dates to ca. 1898.

What material is Whitewashing made from?

Whitewashing is crafted from gelatin silver print from glass negative.

Is Whitewashing in the public domain?

Whitewashing 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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