Platinum Print Collection

Samuel Murray, c. 1890. Creator: Thomas Eakins
Samuel Murray, c. 1890

City Hall Park New York Paul Strand American
City Hall Park, New York; Paul Strand (American, 1890 - 1976); 1915; Platinum print; 34 x 16.5 cm (13 3, 8 x 6 1, 2 in.)

Kelmscott Manor William Morris Bedroom Frederick H
Kelmscott Manor: William Morris Bedroom; Frederick H. Evans (British, 1853 - 1943); 1896; Platinum print; 17.3 x 14.9 cm (6 13, 16 x 5 7, 8 in.)

Cattle Marshes Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
Cattle on the Marshes; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 18.9 x 28.9 cm (7 7, 16 x 11 3, 8 in.)

Oak Grove Near Pasadena, California, c.1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Oak Grove Near Pasadena, California, c.1900

Twixt Land and Water, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Twixt Land and Water, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXVI

The Three Chiefs-Piegan, Printed 1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Three Chiefs-Piegan, Printed 1900

An Autumn Morning, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
An Autumn Morning, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXVIII

Evening, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Evening, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXVII

Quanting the Gladdon, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Quanting the Gladdon, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXIV

The Gladdon-Cutter's Return, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Gladdon-Cutter's Return, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXIII

Cutting the Gladdon, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Cutting the Gladdon, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXII

Cattle on the Marshes, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Cattle on the Marshes, 1886. Plate: Plate XXX

A Marsh Farm, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Marsh Farm, 1886. Plate: Plate XXIX

During the Reed-Harvest, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
During the Reed-Harvest, 1886. Plate: Plate XXVIII

Marshman Going to Cut Schoof-Stuff, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Marshman Going to Cut Schoof-Stuff, 1886. Plate: Plate XXII

Gunner Working Up to Fowl, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Gunner Working Up to Fowl, 1886. Plate: Plate XIX

Poling the Marsh Hay, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Poling the Marsh Hay, 1886. Plate: Plate XVII

A Norfolk Boat-Yard, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Norfolk Boat-Yard, 1886. Plate: Plate XIII

The Old Order and the New, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Old Order and the New, 1886. Plate: Plate XII

Taking Up the Eel-Net, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Taking Up the Eel-Net, 1886. Plate: Plate VII

A Broadman's Cottage, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Broadman's Cottage, 1886. Plate: Plate III

Coming Home from the Marshes, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Coming Home from the Marshes, 1886. Plate: Plate 1

On the River Bure, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
On the River Bure, 1886. Plate: Frontispiece

A Sea Of Steps -- Wells Cathedral (image 1 of 3), 1903. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
A Sea Of Steps -- Wells Cathedral (image 1 of 3), 1903

In Deerleap Woods, Printed 1900 circa. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
In Deerleap Woods, Printed 1900 circa

Indian Mother With Her Child, Printed 1900 circa. Creator: A. C. Vroman
Indian Mother With Her Child, Printed 1900 circa

Panorama d'Issy-les-Moulineaux, arche du pont de Billancourt, rive droite, Billancourt, 1871
Panorama d'Issy-les-Moulineaux, arche du pont de Billancourt, rive droite, Billancourt, between 28-01-1871 and 16-3-1871. T

Young fair haired girl seated with hands in her lap, c1900. Creator: Estelle Huntington Huggins
Young fair haired girl seated with hands in her lap, c1900

Young woman wearing high collared blouse and mutton-sleeved jacket, facing left... c1900. Creator: Hollinger & Rockey
Young woman wearing high collared blouse and mutton-sleeved jacket, facing left, half-length portrait, c1900

Boy wearing a middy blouse, facing front, head-and-shoulders portrait, c1900. Creator: Clayton Stone Harris
Boy wearing a middy blouse, facing front, head-and-shoulders portrait, c1900. [Middy is an informal term for midshipman. A middy blouse is a loose shirt with a sailor collar]

Miss Austin, 1900. Creator: Arthur Gleason
Miss Austin, 1900. Photograph shows a woman, probably photographer Alice Austin, wearing a flowered dress sitting in a chair holding a pamphlet(?) in one hand

Young woman wearing an off-the-shoulder dress and long pearl necklace, looking front... c1900. Creator: F. Gercher
Young woman wearing an off-the-shoulder dress and long pearl necklace, looking front, head-and-shoulders portrait, c1900

Man with mustache and goatee, facing left, half-length portrait, c1900. Creator: F. Gercher
Man with mustache and goatee, facing left, half-length portrait, c1900

Rural scene with a young boy sitting on a tree stump watching ducks in the stream below, c1900

To a Greek girl, 1873. Creator: Emma Justine Farnsworth
To a Greek girl, 1873. Photograph shows a young woman dressed in a classically-inspired gown, holding a lyre as if playing it

Diana, 1898. Creator: Emma Justine Farnsworth
Diana, 1898. Photograph shows a young woman, representing goddess Diana(?), posed with a dog

Field with cornstalks twisted into bunches and pumpkins, c1900. Creator: Emma Justine Farnsworth
Field with cornstalks twisted into bunches and pumpkins, c1900

Diana, c1898. Creator: Emma Justine Farnsworth
Diana, c1898. Photograph shows a young woman, representing goddess Diana(?), posed with a dog

Portrait of man wearing a pinstripe suit seated with his arms crossed, c1900. Creator: Fannie L. Elton
Portrait of man wearing a pinstripe suit seated with his arms crossed, c1900

Oval portrait of woman with a flower in her hair and a corsage on her dress, c1900. Creator: Fannie L. Elton
Oval portrait of woman with a flower in her hair and a corsage on her dress, c1900

Peace, c1897. Creator: Sarah J. Eddy
Peace, c1897. Photograph shows sheep grazing in an orchard(?)

Sitting in the sun, c1893. Creator: Sarah J. Eddy
Sitting in the sun, c1893. Photograph shows a child sitting on the grass in the sun

Mother and child, c1900. Creator: Sarah J. Eddy
Mother and child, c1900

Gertrude Ka¨sebier, wearing feathered hat, standing, facing front, half-length portrait, c1900. (American photographer Kasebier promoted photography as a career for women)

Young woman, facing right, head-and-shoulders profile portrait, c1900. Creator: Davis & Sanford
Young woman, facing right, head-and-shoulders profile portrait, c1900

Elderly man clasping a cane(?), head-and-shoulders portrait, c1900. Creator: Horace L Bundy
Elderly man clasping a cane(?), head-and-shoulders portrait, c1900

Head-and-shoulders portrait of actress Ethel Barrymore, facing front, c1900. Creator: Horace L Bundy
Head-and-shoulders portrait of actress Ethel Barrymore, facing front, c1900

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"Capturing Timeless Beauty: Exploring the Allure of Platinum Prints" Step back in time to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where a revolutionary photographic technique known as platinum print emerged. This captivating process, popularized by renowned artists such as Thomas Eakins, Peter Henry Emerson, and Clarence H White, brought forth exquisite images that still mesmerize us today. One remarkable example is Samuel Murray's portrait captured by Thomas Eakins around 1890. The delicate details and subtle tones achieved through platinum printing showcase Eakins' mastery of this medium. Similarly, Kelmscott Manor William Morris Bedroom by Frederick H transports us to an era filled with elegance and nostalgia. Venturing into nature's embrace, we encounter Cattle Marshes - a British-born Cuba scene envisioned by Peter Henry Emerson. The platinum print technique beautifully accentuates the serene atmosphere of this landscape masterpiece. The human form also found its place within the realm of platinum prints. Standing Nude (Samuel Murray) reveals Eakins' ability to capture raw emotion while Female Nude from the Back offers an intimate glimpse into his artistic vision during ca. 1889. Moving beyond Eakins' works, Maricopa Woman at the Stream showcases how they can immortalize cultural heritage through photography. This stunning image from 1907 captures both grace and strength in one frame. Platinum prints were not limited to capturing reality; they also served as studies for paintings like Study for the painting The Swimming Hole from c. 1883 or experimental compositions like Out of Window - 291 - N. Y. , which provides a unique perspective on New York City in 1915. Clarence H White further expanded upon this art form with his evocative photographs such as Untitled [woman in the woods]. Here, he masterfully combines light and shadow to create an ethereal ambiance that transports viewers into another world entirely.