Artwork
Photograph of a dog
Photograph of a dog is a photographic photography by Charles Jones. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph, taken by Charles Harry Jones around 1900, depicts a dog in a straightforward manner.
About this work
Charles Jones took this photo around 1900. It’s a simple picture of a dog, but Jones wasn’t a pro photographer. He worked as a gardener and took pictures in his free time.
Jones shot odd things like train crashes and snake eggs, plus everyday plants. His dog photo fits his style—plain and direct, with no fancy tricks.
Check out more of Jones’s work at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This photograph, taken by Charles Harry Jones around 1900, depicts a dog in a straightforward manner. Jones was a gardener at Ote Hall in Sussex, and an amateur photographer who captured various subjects in his free time.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows a dog, likely a pet or working animal associated with the estate. The simplicity of the composition highlights the subject, suggesting a quiet, observational approach to photography.
Technique & Style
The photograph is characterized by its plain and direct style, lacking elaborate techniques or artistic flourishes. This approach is consistent with Jones's other works, including his botanical images, which are noted for their proto-modernist aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Jones worked at Ote Hall from the 1890s until 1908, during which time he took this photograph. His work is now recognized for its simple appeal and is held in collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
A late-1800s photographer whose surviving prints are crisp windows into everyday life, Charles Jones left us two small albums of glass-plate pictures.
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