projection of lantern slide-Chateau Chaumont-Sur-Loire

Frederick Henry Evans, artist

1853–1943

projection of lantern slide-Chateau Chaumont-Sur-Loire, 1902–1904

Where object was made: England, United Kingdom

Material/technique: digital file

Credit line: Projection of a glass lantern slide. The black and white photographic image depicts a white fireplace adorned with armor and weapons.There is full body armor on either side of the fireplace. Floor is tile and there is a bench in the bottom left corner of teh image. Wall in background is decorated with a covering or painting.

Accession number: 1971.0018.401.01

On display: Kress Gallery

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Since its invention in the mid-19th century, the lantern slide has played a pivotal role in the history of projected images. In these glass lantern slides, English artist Frederick Henry Evans captures grand and ornate fireplaces from chateaus across France. After retiring from bookselling in 1898, Evans bought a quarter-plate camera and devoted himself to photography. Evans would spend weeks studying the effects of light at a location.