Robert Adamson
Robert Adamson
19th century British chemist and photographer
(Scotland, 4/26/1821 - 1/14/1848, Saint Andrews, Scotland)
David Octavius Hill collaborated with the engineer and photographer Robert Adamson between 1843 and 1847 to pioneer many aspects of photography in Scotland.
Note: 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.
2 objects
1845
salt print
Museum Purchase
1986.46
1843-1847
salt print
Gift of Isaac Lagnado, Class of 1971
1986.94.44
