Artwork
Ino and Bacchus
Ino and Bacchus is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Foley. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A sepia-toned stereoscopic photograph from 1860 captures John Henry Foley's sculpture 'Ino and Bacchus'. The image is presented in a book format with two identical views side by side, bearing the London Stereoscopic Company logo.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture depicts a reclining nude woman and a small nude child beside her, reaching for grapes she holds. The scene conveys serenity and intimacy, with the figures lost in their own world.
Technique & Style
The dark background highlights the sculpture's details. The photograph showcases the art of sculpture through its careful rendering of texture and form.
History & Provenance
The photograph is marked with the title and the name 'Copeland' in capital letters, alongside the London Stereoscopic Company logo.
Artist & collection
Artist
Foley created mid-19th-century photographs that blend myth and realism. One example in the collection is Ino and Bacchus (ca. 1860), a staged scene lit like a classical painting. Though untagged by movement, the work…
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