Upload Images
Images of artworks taken by staff for inventory and reference purposes are categorized as Study Images, and high resolution, color accurate photography, for reproductions are categorized as Object Photography.
Link New Image
Prepare files by creating a copy under 2MB (px ratio 1920 x 1920 and 72 dpi)
Name file with object number or exhibition format (see below)
In TMS, open the record you wish to link an image to
Navigate to the Object Photography section, or Related Media Xrefs table
Click + at the top right of the media table to open the file widget
Drag and drop a new image file to the widget
In the pop up select the appropriate Media Department and file path for the TMS image server, click OK
Click the edit icon under the thumbnail in the media table
Add the Photographer whenever possible (exceptions are images shared by third parties where source is unknown)
If the record being linked to is public (on eMuseum), then tick the Public Access box
Add any copyright or other required statements in the Public Caption field.
If you are uploading a new image to replace the existing thumbnail, tick the Primary Display box
File Paths by Image Type
Study Images: M:\TMSShare\Media\Object-Media\2025_Reference
Exhibition Object images from lenders: M:\TMSShare\Media\External-Media\2025
