Artwork
Untitled (Portrait of a Woman)
Untitled (Portrait of a Woman) is a photography by the Impressionist artist Etienne Carjat. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This photograph, titled 'Untitled (Portrait of a Woman)', is a portrait of a woman taken by Etienne Carjat, a renowned Parisian photographer known for his celebrity portraits.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is depicted wearing formal attire, gazing directly at the camera. The image likely represents a member of the middle or upper class, a common subject for Carjat's work.
Technique & Style
The photograph has been vitrified on enamel, a process that yields highly detailed and durable images. This technique was used to create a more permanent representation of the sitter, as opposed to traditional paper-based photographs.
History & Provenance
Etienne Carjat was a prominent figure in Parisian portrait photography, with a clientele that included both celebrities and ordinary middle- and upper-class individuals.
Artist & collection
Artist
Étienne Carjat was a French journalist, caricaturist and photographer. He co-founded the magazine Le Diogène, and founded the review Le Boulevard. He is best known for his numerous portraits and caricatures of…
