ARTIST

Philip Henry Delamotte

Philip Henry Delamotte pioneered early photography, famously documenting the intricate disassembly and reconstruction of London's iconic Crystal Palace.

ABOUT

Born in 1821 at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Philip Henry Delamotte emerged as a significant British photographer and illustrator. While the provided AIC works like "Couple in Bed" (1977) and "The Indestructibles" (1946) are not attributed to him based on the given data, Delamotte's true legacy lies in his groundbreaking photographic work. He was a Professor of Drawing and Fine Art at King's College London, a testament to his artistic skill beyond the camera. Delam…

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NOTABLE WORKS
[Alhambra and Court of Lions; View in South Transept] 1857 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art [Sculptures of Abraham Duquesne; an Ancient Briton; David with his Slingshot; a Hunter] 1857 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art [Views of Byzantine Court with Royal Effigies] 1857 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Practice of Photography. A Manual for Students and Amateurs. (3rd Edition) 1850 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art English Medieval Court 1850 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Brinkburne Priory 1850 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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