Artwork

Antique bronze appliqué

Antique bronze appliqué, by Louise Laffon, photographic, 1864
Antique bronze appliqué, by Louise Laffon, photographic, 1864

Antique bronze appliqué is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Louise Laffon. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, which has a long history of acquiring and exhibiting photographs.

About this work

Overview

This photograph is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, which has a long history of acquiring and exhibiting photographs.

History & Provenance

The V&A, originally the South Kensington Museum, began collecting photographs in 1852 and exhibiting them in 1858. The museum purchased 500 photographs by Louise Laffon in 1864, including this image of an antique bronze appliqué.

Context

The museum's early adoption of photography was driven by its founding Director, Henry Cole, who saw its potential for educational purposes.

Artist & collection

Artist

Louise Laffon

Louise Laffon (1828–1885), was a French photographer and painter. She was one of the first female professional photographers in France. She had a studio in Paris between 1859 and 1876.