George Washington Wilson : Artist and Photographer
by
Roger Taylor
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0957424698
ISBN-13
9780957424692
Publisher
The London Stereoscopic Company
Imprint
The London Stereoscopic Company
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 19th, 2018
Weight
1,322 grams
Dimensions
31.50 x 23.70 x 2.00 cms
Product Classification:
Individual photographersBiography: arts & entertainment
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George Washington Wilson is the definitive account of one of Scotlands leading photographers of the Victorian era and comes complete with 3-D stereo images and a 3-D viewer. Roger Taylor, the world''s foremost authority on George Washington Wilson, presents a stunning view into the life and work of this singular artist.
From the world''s foremost authority on George Washington Wilson comes the definitive account of one of Scotland''s leading innovators of the Victorian era. Complete with 3-D stereo images and a complimentary 3-D viewer, Roger Taylor presents a stunning view into the life and work of this singular artist.
After beginning his career painting portrait miniatures, George Washington Wilson discovered the newly emerging art form of photography, and soon began making a name for himself with his photographic portraiture. Spurred on by a growing public interest in stereoscopy, Wilson created a thriving enterprise selling beautifully crafted stereo cards of Scottish landscapes to visiting tourists. As his reputation grew, he began to attract the attention of some high-profile patrons. Prince Albert commissioned him to photograph the construction of Balmoral Castle, and he also captured many historic portraits of Queen Victoria, who would later honor him with the title "Photographer to the Queen."
After beginning his career painting portrait miniatures, George Washington Wilson discovered the newly emerging art form of photography, and soon began making a name for himself with his photographic portraiture. Spurred on by a growing public interest in stereoscopy, Wilson created a thriving enterprise selling beautifully crafted stereo cards of Scottish landscapes to visiting tourists. As his reputation grew, he began to attract the attention of some high-profile patrons. Prince Albert commissioned him to photograph the construction of Balmoral Castle, and he also captured many historic portraits of Queen Victoria, who would later honor him with the title "Photographer to the Queen."
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