Modelling Class at Art Institute | University of Illinois Archives
Title:
Modelling Class at Art Institute
Date:
ca. 1896
Description:
Sepia-toned photograph showing students sculpting the figure of a nude female model in an Art Institute sculpture class. Lorado Taft is in the rear center, behind the model. (Note about the photographer - Ernest Hergt is listed by the Chicago City Directory of 1896 as a photographer boarding on Michigan Avenue. Perhaps portrait cut off of photo read "Late of Paris.')
Found in RS 26/20/16, Box 26, Folder Art Institute Classes
Phys. Desc:
tiff
Image measures 24.3 x 19.2 cm
ID:
0002716
Repository:
University of Illinois Archives
Found in:
26/20/16 Lorado Taft Papers, 1857-1953
Creators:
Contributor:
Public Information Office
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