Artwork

Daniel Maclise (1806-1870)

Daniel Maclise (1806-1870), by Lake Price, 1857
Daniel Maclise (1806-1870), by Lake Price, 1857

Daniel Maclise (1806-1870) is a photography by the Impressionist artist Lake Price. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This photograph depicts Daniel Maclise, an Irish historical painter, in a setting that highlights his profession.

About this work

This format, where an artist is shown with their creations, was borrowed from painting to identify their occupation and showcase their skills.

This painting shows Daniel Maclise, an Irish historical painter, sitting in a room surrounded by his work.

He's posed in fine clothing, with tools of his trade nearby. This format, where an artist is shown with their creations, was borrowed from painting to identify their occupation and showcase their skills.

You can learn more about the artist who took this photo by looking up William Lake Price (British, 1810–1896).

Overview

This photograph depicts Daniel Maclise, an Irish historical painter, in a setting that highlights his profession.

Subject & Meaning

Maclise is shown seated in a room surrounded by the tools of his trade, emphasizing his status as a painter. The format, borrowed from painting, aims to identify his occupation and showcase his skills.

Technique & Style

The photograph features Maclise posed in fine clothing, with props and furniture that reflect his profession. The style is formal, emphasizing his professional status.

History & Provenance

The photograph was taken by William Lake Price around 1858, as part of a portfolio of eminent British painters. It is related to other photographs taken by Price and other photographers, including Johnston, who operated a camera for the Whitehurst Studio.

Artist & collection

Artist

Lake Price

William Frederick Lake Price (1810–1896) was an English watercolourist and an innovator in mid-nineteenth-century photography.

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