Who painted Lord Elcho (1818-1914)?

Lord Elcho (1818-1914) was painted by Julia Margaret Cameron in 1865.

Where can I see Lord Elcho (1818-1914)?

Lord Elcho (1818-1914) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Lord Elcho (1818-1914)?

Lord Elcho (1818-1914) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Lord Elcho (1818-1914)

Julia Margaret Cameron , 1865

Lord Elcho (1818-1914) is a photography by the Impressionist artist Julia Margaret Cameron. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Check out Julia Margaret Cameron (British, 1815–1879) for more of her creative portraits.

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. His hair is wavy and pulled back, and he’s wearing a dark jacket with a high collar. One hand rests on his chest, and the other holds a piece of paper or cloth.

The soft lighting and slightly blurred edges give it a dreamy, almost ghostly look. This style was new for photography at the time.

Check out Julia Margaret Cameron (British, 1815–1879) for more of her creative portraits.

Overview

Lord Elcho (1818-1914) is a photographic portrait by Julia Margaret Cameron, dating to 1865. The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Lord Elcho, a man of solemn expression, with wavy, pulled-back hair, dressed in a dark, high-collared jacket. One hand is placed on his chest, while the other grasps a paper or cloth, conveying a sense of contemplation or introspection.

Technique & Style

Characterized by soft lighting and slightly blurred edges, the photograph embodies a dreamy, quasi-ethereal quality. This approach was innovative for photography in the mid-19th century, distinguishing Cameron's aesthetic.

History & Provenance

Created in 1865 by Julia Margaret Cameron, the photograph is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, as part of its permanent collection.