Venus a la Coquille

Creator

B. K. Photographie

Files

Creator Role

publisher

Description

The stereoscopic transparency features a black and white image of a sculpture, Venus a la Coquille, by J. Pradier. The sculpture features a seated figure between two small angels. The image is mounted in a yellow, embossed card. Handling note: Extremely delicate. Handle with care.

Contributor

Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams

Approximate Creation Date

n.d.

Measurement

3 7/16 X 7 inches

Materials and Techniques Display

albumen print on paper card

Inscription

recto, in image: VENUS A LA COQUILLE / J. PRADIER recto, embossed at bottom of card: B. K. PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS verso, handwritten at left of card: A. V. W. verso, handwritten at right of card: No 3

Subjects

Pradier, James, 1790-1852; Sculpture, Neoclassical

Work Type

stereograph

Class

photos

Preferred Citation

[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.

Rights

Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.

ID

6755

Digital ID

FVW_06755

Current Location

Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)

Repository

Mississippi State University Libraries.

Digital Publisher

Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).

Contact Information

For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.