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Agency and objectification in Francis Galton's composite portraits

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posted on 2023-06-09, 21:24 authored by Benedict BurbridgeBenedict Burbridge
An essay is presented on 19th-century composite photographs of families by sociologist and eugenicist Francis Galton. The author examines the social and historical context of the photographs, especially with regard to issues of class and identity. Details on the production and dissemination of the photographs are presented. Other topics include physiognomy, Galton's photographic studies of criminals, and amateur photography.

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  • Published

Journal

Photoworks Annual

ISSN

1742-1659

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Photoworks

Issue

20

Page range

216-221

Pages

6.0

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  • Art History Publications

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Legacy Posted Date

2020-09-11

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