The Arctic Regions by William Bradford, 1873
Photographically-illustrated book narrating an expedition through Greenland. In 1869, William Bradford, known for his Arctic seascapes and ship paintings, secured funding from businessman LeGrand Lockwood and chartered a steamship, The Panther, for a voyage to Greenland. He invited photographers John L. Dunmore and George Critcherson to join him on the expedition. During a three-month summer journey, the group produced drawings, texts, and photographs. The book narrates the journey, with photographs and commentary.
Dates
- Creation: 1873
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. 23051 photogr. 72
Former reference:
Wilson Centre Accession Number: 99:6429; Wilson Centre Accession Number 2: TC 325
Biographical / Historical
William Bradford was an American painter connected with the Hudson River School group. John Dunmore and George Critcherson were photographers with the J.W. Black studio in Boston.
Custodial History
Purchased from Robert Hershkowitz UK, 15/03/1999; includes book plates of John Harvey Wright and another inscribed "Given to Hoffman Memorial Library by Metropolitan Museum of Art".
Physical Facet
Albumen paper prints
Repository Details
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