Robert Adamson (photographer)
Robert Adamson | |
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Robert Adamson | |
| Born | 26 April 1821 |
| Died | 14 January 1848 (aged 26) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Years active | 1843−1847 |
| Known for | Early pioneer of photography |
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.