Artwork
Untitled (studio portrait of a family)
Untitled (studio portrait of a family) is a photography by the Impressionist artist Emil Tiedemann. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (studio portrait of a family) is a circa 1874 photograph by Emil Tiedemann, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. The work depicts a family of four in a simple, unadorned setting.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph portrays a family of four with understated realism. The father sits rigidly in a chair, while the mother holds an infant. Two older children stand nearby, all exhibiting serious expressions. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of authenticity and weariness, distinguishing it from the more formal, posed portraits typical of the 19th century.
Technique & Style
Tiedemann's approach in this photograph emphasizes naturalism, capturing the subjects in a straightforward, unpretentious manner. The plain room and the subjects' relaxed yet serious demeanor contribute to the work's understated, realistic quality.
History & Provenance
Created around 1874 by Emil Tiedemann, the photograph is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, though specific details of its acquisition history are not provided here.
Artist & collection
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Mr. Robert Holtz and family (verso)
Clementina Hawarden or Anne Bontine with Donald Cameron of Lochiel, 5 Princes Gardens
John Henry Anderson 'The Wizard of the North' (1814-1874) and his daughter Louie Anderson
Captain H.S. Rawhinson (recto); Mr. Robert Holtz and Family (verso)
Col. Carpendale and family, Neemuch (recto, bottom)
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
A Family Group
Sir Auckland Colvin and Family, Shimla
