Voitland Bull
Artist
Adrien Tournachon
(French, 1825-1903)
CultureFrench
Date1856
MediumSalt print from glass negative
DimensionsOverall, Image: 7 3/4 × 11 in. (19.7 × 27.9 cm)
Overall, Support: 11 3/4 × 18 3/8 in. (29.8 × 46.7 cm)
Overall, Mat (estimated): 20 × 24 in. (50.8 × 61 cm)
Overall, Frame: 21 1/4 × 25 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (54 × 64.1 × 3.2 cm)
Overall, Support: 11 3/4 × 18 3/8 in. (29.8 × 46.7 cm)
Overall, Mat (estimated): 20 × 24 in. (50.8 × 61 cm)
Overall, Frame: 21 1/4 × 25 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (54 × 64.1 × 3.2 cm)
Signedstudio signature in the negative: Nadar Je et Cie, 17, Boul. des Italiens. (in reverse): 766
InscribedPrinted on Mount: TAUREAU VOIGTLAND/ Agé de 48 mois, élevé par M. Jules FORSTER, à Bergen. (Saxe)/3e Prix de la Catégorie des Voigtland.
In pencil on mount, right of image: 48
Credit LineMuseum purchase, in memory of Alice R. and Sol B. Frank
Object number2016.35.1
On View
Not on viewProvenanceThe work was chosen from the inventory of Serge Kakou in September 2016, when it was sent to the Museum for review. After consideration by curator Seth Feman, chief curator Lloyd DeWitt, and director Erik Neil, the photograph was held on consignment. It was purchased by the museum in December 2016.
