The Metropolitan Museum of Art Releases 400,000 Images Online for Non-Commercial Use

[G_j]

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/05/metropolitan-museum-of-art-releases-400000-hi-res-images-into-the-public-domain/

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has released a vast archive of 400,000 (mostly) hi-resolution digital images online that you can download and use for non-commercial purposes. From a 12-megapixel scan of Rembrandt’s 1660 self-portrait to over 18,000 photos spanning almost two centuries. Here are a few quick gems from the Photography collection, see also: Arms & Armor, Modern and Contemporary Art, and other highlights. (via Kottke)

[djean111]

1. Fantastic! Thanks!

[msanthrope]

2. What a treasure. nt

[LibertyLover]

3. I love the Met

I used to work there when I lived in New Jersey. The family still refers to those five years as my contribution to the art world. They also have a whole bunch of their exhibition catalogs on their web site that you can read, download or print for free.

[surrealAmerican]

4. Awesome!

... some excellent nineteenth century photography there.

[Lindsay]

5. This just made my day!

Thanks for posting!

[Ptah]

6. Family lore says my maternal grandfather is in this picture.

Thanks for the link.

[tridim]

7. Every archived collection should be available in ultra-high resolution, and free.

We have the bandwidth now, so why not? There is no reason to keep them hidden from view.

Awesome photos!

[Bernardo de La Paz]

10. It costs lots of money to digitize them carefully, & catalog the files. nt

[tridim]

12. I'm certain that there are lots of people who would volunteer their time to get it done.

No excuses. The time to archive these historical documents is right now.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

14. Well, then, how about you make a website to connect professional bonded volunteers

Well, then, how about you make a website to connect professional bonded volunteers with museums willing to let outsiders handle their treasures?

No excuse?

[Tanuki]

8. Thank you! Great resource. n/t

[shenmue]

9. A great day

I loves me some Met.

[cyberswede]

11. This one's great!

Thanks for posting.

[They_Live]

13. Thanks for this post!

Awesome resource!

[Hekate]

15. Thank you for this! Bookmarking for future perusal! nt

[trusty elf]

16. Wonderful!

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[KoKo]

17. Wonderful...thanks for the post!

[struggle4progress]

18. Looks like fun!

[G_j]

20. quite a variety

amazing stuff

[hunter]

19. This is wonderful.

[G_j]

21. and nothing like some Rembrandt

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[kwassa]

22. It is interesting that this article shows only photography, not other art forms.

Not to knock photography, but I am sure it is a tiny percentage of the Met's collection.

[G_j]

23. had the same thought,

that's why I posted one of the Rembrandt paintings. The detail is incredible.

[progressoid]

24. Outstanding.

[mia]

25. Thank you!

Can't wait to spend some time with these images.