Robert Adamson
- Introduction
- Robert Adamson (26 April 1821 – 14 January 1848) was a Scottish chemist and pioneer photographer at Hill & Adamson. He is best known for his pioneering photographic work with David Octavius Hill and producing some 2500 calotypes, mostly portraits, within 5 years after being hired by Hill in 1843, before his life was cut short.
- Wikidata
- Q509636
- Introduction
- Adamson learned the calotype process from his brother Dr. John Adamson (1802-1860), and produced his first successful calotype in 1842. In 1843 Adamson established a professional portrait studio with David Octavius Hill at Rock House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland. Adamson photographed and was in charge of the chemical processes, and Hill was the artistic director who arranged costumes and settings for the sitters. The partnership lasted until Adamson's death in 1848. Adamson & Hill photographed Durham Cathedral ca. 1844. Scottish doctor and photographer.
- Nationalities
- British, Scottish
- Gender
- Male
- Roles
- Artist, Chemist, Photographer
- Name
- Robert Adamson
- Ulan
- 500010587
Exhibitions
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Photography Rotation 8
May 13, 2011–
March 12, 2012 MoMA
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The Printed Picture
October 17, 2008–
July 13, 2009 MoMA
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Photography Collection: Rotation 4
December 15, 2006–
July 16, 2007 MoMA
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MoMA2000, ModernStarts: People, Composing with the Figure
October 7, 1999–
February 1, 2000 MoMA
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MoMA2000, ModernStarts, People: Posed to Unposed: Encounters with the Camera
October 7, 1999–
February 1, 2000 MoMA
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Robert Adamson has 16 exhibitionsonline.
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Edinburgh from Calton Hill 1843
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Dr. Buist 1843
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson John Gersdorp, King of Saxony, Unknown Man, The Earl of Morton, Wyndam Anstruther and Sir Ralph Anstruther 1844
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Gordon Highlanders at Edinburgh Castle April 9, 1846
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson D.O. Hill and W.B. Johnstone 1843-47
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson The Scott Monument, Edinburgh c. 1843
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Miss Bell 1843-47
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Master Miller 1843-47
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Mrs. Murray 1847
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Colinton Wood 1843-47
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Lady Mary Ruthven c. 1845
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Lord Ruthven c. 1845
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Mons Meg, Edinburgh Castle 1843-48
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Lady Elizabeth Eastlake c. 1844
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson David Octavius Hill 1840
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Debating Society Meeting at Merchiston Castle 1840
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Newhaven Fishwives 1840
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Group at Bonaly Tower 1840
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Sobieski Stuart 1840
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson John Murray 1840
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson D.O. Hill and Companion in Greyfriar's Churchyard, Edinburgh 1840
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Mr. Forrester c. 1845
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Mr. W.S. Orr and Peter Fraser c. 1841-48
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson J. Henning and Handyside Ritchie c. 1841-48
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson D.O. Hill and others in Greyfriars Churchyard c. 1841-48
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Dr. Cunningham, Dr. Guthrie, Dr. Candlish c. 1841-48
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson George Gilfillan and Dr. Samuel Brown c. 1841-48
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David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson Master Hope Finlay c. 1841-48
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