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[Rev Dr John Reid Omond]

Hill & Adamson1843–1847

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Reverend Dr. John Reid Omond poses with his hand to his temple while leaning upon a book, suggesting the transference of knowledge from page to brain and also implying the significant weight of his intellect. Such attention to the subject's head and hands arguably had its roots in portrait painting of the 1700s. As secretary to the Royal Scottish Academy of Art, David Hill was familiar with Scotland's rich artistic tradition. He made this print in preparation for his painting The Disruption Picture,dealing with Scotland's dramatic religious event of 1843.

Details

  • Title: [Rev Dr John Reid Omond]
  • Creator: Hill & Adamson
  • Date Created: 1843–1847
  • Physical Dimensions: 19.8 × 14.4 cm (7 13/16 × 5 11/16 in.)
  • Type: Print
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Salted paper print from a paper negative
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 88.XM.57.23
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
  • Creator Display Name: Hill & Adamson (Scottish, active 1843 - 1848)
  • Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)

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