Artwork
2d. Version of Study after the Elgin Marbles
2d. Version of Study after the Elgin Marbles is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Julia Margaret Cameron. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph is a representation of a study after the Elgin Marbles, a collection of classical Greek sculptures.
About this work
Overview
This photograph is a representation of a study after the Elgin Marbles, a collection of classical Greek sculptures. The image is a product of Julia Margaret Cameron's experimentation with photography as a medium for artistic expression.
Subject & Meaning
Cameron drew inspiration from classical sculpture, using photography to reinterpret and reimagine the Elgin Marbles. The work reflects her interest in exploring the boundaries between photography and other art forms.
Technique & Style
The photograph demonstrates Cameron's pursuit of 'Pictorial Effect,' a style that emulates the aesthetic qualities of painting. Her use of photography to recreate sculptural subjects showcases her technical skill and artistic vision.
History & Provenance
The South Kensington Museum, now the Victoria and Albert Museum, acquired some of Cameron's photographs, including her 'Madonnas' and 'Fancy Subjects,' and displayed them as standalone artworks, validating her unconventional approach to photography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Julia Margaret Cameron was an English photographer who is considered one of the most important portraitists of the 19th century.
