1865 THE ART JOURNAL
Vol. IV
ver: Oct. 27, 2009 (London)
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TO DO: ADD BOLD TO NAMES IN ART J. AND INDEX; also transcribe photographic copies
NOTES:
--Italics have been retained from publications, which use them for both titles as well as emphasis. To more easily locate image titles, I have continued this italicization when titles have been rendered in all capitols or put in quotes, however italics have NOT been used when the general subject of an image is mentioned.
--Spelling and typos: Nineteenth-century spellings occasionally differs from currently accepted norms. In addition, British spellings also differ from American usage. Common examples are: “colour” vs. “color”; “centre” vs. “center’” the use of “s” for “z” as in “recognise” vs. “recognize; and the use of one “l” instead of “ll” as in “fulfilment”. While great care has been exercised in transcribing the 19th-century journals exactly as printed, “spell check” automatically corrects many of these differences. An attempt has been made to recorrect these automatic changes, but no doubt some have slipped through. As for typographical errors, these have been checked although no doubt some have managed to slip through the editorial process. For matters of consequence, I will be happy to recheck the original sources if need be for specific references.
--Image numbers listed in articles can be either an entry number in an exhibition, or the photographer’s own image number as found on labels.
--All names have been bolded for easy location. Numbers frequently refer to the photographer’s image number, but can also refer to a number in a catalog for a show. Decide whether to bold or not if can tell.
--It is not always possible in lists of photographers to know when two separate photographers are partners or not, e.g., in a list, “Smith and Jones” sometimes alludes to two separate photographers and sometimes to one photographic company. Both names will be highlighted and indexed but a partnership may be wrongly assumed. Any information to the contrary would be appreciated.
-- Brackets [ ] are used to indicate supplied comments by the transcriber; parenthesis
( ) are used in the original sources. If the original source has used brackets, they have been transcribed as parenthesis to avoid confusion.
--“illus” means that I have the view mentioned and should be scanned and included.
--Articles by photographers about technical matters – when transcribed, only names and titles have been listed. If other names are associated with the paper they are listed as well.
--Meetings of Societies – Names of officers, members attending or referenced, dates and locations of meetings have been given. If the reports are very short or discuss photographs, then the articles have been copied; if administrative or technical in nature, they have not.
--“[Selection]” = This has been used when not all portions of a feature are copied, such as The Photographic News’ “Talk In The Studio”. If the word does not appear, then the entire feature was transcribed.
-- Some journals, e.g., The Art-Journal, cover both photographer and painting/drawing. As they frequently refer to the production of both the photographer and the painter as “pictures” it is not always possible to tell when photography is indicated. If there is doubt, it will be included but a note will be added stating that the names listed may in fact not be photographers.
--Mostly articles totally discussing technical aspects of photography, products, etc. are not transcribed unless they are part of a larger article covering photographs. When technical descriptions are too lengthy to transcribe that is noted.
--Cultural sensitivity – these are direct transcriptions of texts written in the 19th-century and reflect social comments being made at that time. Allowances must be made when reading some texts, particularly those dealing with other cultures.
1865: ArtJ, Feb. 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 64: PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN
+ Reviews:
“North American Scenery; being Selections from C. J. Way’s Studies, 1863-1864. Photographed and Published by W. Notman, Montreal.
1865: ArtJ, March. 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 94: PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN
+ Minor Topics of the Month:
Photographic Views in Switzerland.
1865: ArtJ, March 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 95: PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN
+ Minor Topics of the Month:
Canadian Photographs
1865: ArtJ, April 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 125: PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN
+ Minor Topics of the Month:
The Amateur Photographic Association had a very brilliant conversazione…
1865: ArtJ, April 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 126:
Minor Topics of the Month:
Photographic Portraits—We have before us a number of carte-de-visite portraits taken by Mr. Slingsby, of Lincoln, which seem of especial excellent, and are evidently the result of great knowledge of the resources and capabilities of the art, and of considerable experience in its practice. These portraits, especially those of some ladies, are peculiarly delicate in tone, truthful in expression, and graceful in pose. Some “cameo” portraits, by the same artist, are perfect gems.
1865: ArtJ, June 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 194: Photograph also taken
Minor Topics of the Month:
Messrs. Catherall and Pritchard, of Chester, have sent us some photographs and stereoscopic slides, the productions of the eminent photographer, Bedford, which we have examined with exceeding pleasure. Those of size represent interiors in Hereford Cathedral; more especially views of the roodscreen and reredos, manufactured by Skidmore, of Coventry, which attracted so much attention at the Internati onal Exhibition in 1862. The smaller views are very varied: they represent the more attractive objects to be found at Hereford, Warwick, Cherltenham, Gloucester, Malvern, Coventry, Stratford-on-Avon, Kenilworth, and Chester. The points are in al cases well chosen. They thoroughly exhibit several of most interesting “historic” cities and towns of England. In execution, the stereoscopic slides are clear, sharp, and of great excellence in all respects. The publishers have our thanks for the instruction and enjoyment they have thus afforded us.
1865: ArtJ, July 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 225-226: Photograph taken
Minor Topics of the Month:
Photography at the Dublin Exhibition.
p. 225 ends with: up to the life-size are produced directly with-
p. 226 starts with: out the aid of handwork.
1865: ArtJ, July 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 227: Photograph taken
Minor Topics of the Month:
Animals Photographed from Life [by Haes]
1865: ArtJ, July 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 227: Photograph taken
Minor Topics of the Month:
The Photographic Exhibition [on Conduit Street]
1865: ArtJ, Aug. 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 258: Photograph taken
Minor Topics of the Month:
Visitors to the English Lakes [photographs by Pettit]
1865: ArtJ, Aug. 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 258: Photograph taken
Minor Topics of the Month:
The London Stereoscopic Company [issued stereos of Dublin Exhibition]
1865: ArtJ, Sept. 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 290: Photograph taken
Minor Topics of the Month:
The Late Wimbledon Meeting [photos by Vernon Heath]
col.2 starts with: photographs greatly assist
1865: ArtJ, Oct. 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 304: Photograph taken
Photography.
Article starts with: “Recent exhibition in photography do not show any advance in the process.”
Last line: “study from the life by an accomplished hand.”
1865, ArtJ, Dec. 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 382: Photograph taken
Minor Topics of the Month:
Among Amateur Photographists [Hemphill]
1865, ArtJ, Dec. 1, n.s. vol. IV, no issue #, p. 382: Photograph taken
Minor Topics of the Month:
The List of photographic Portraits issued by Messrs. John and Charles Watkins.
col. 2 starts with: “a treasure would such a series be that supplied