Who painted Bronze statuette of a child?

Bronze statuette of a child was painted by Louise Laffon in 1864.

Where can I see Bronze statuette of a child?

Bronze statuette of a child is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Bronze statuette of a child?

Bronze statuette of a child is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Bronze statuette of a child

Louise Laffon , 1864

Bronze statuette of a child 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.

About this work

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

The Bronze statuette of a child is a photograph by Louise Laffon. It was created between 1863-1864.

The photograph is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, which has a long history of collecting photographs. In fact, the museum was the first to collect and exhibit photographs, starting in 1852 and 1858 respectively.

To learn more about the style and technique of this photograph, look up the movement Impressionism.

Overview

This photograph, 'Bronze statuette of a child', was taken by Louise Laffon between 1863 and 1864. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

History & Provenance

The Victoria and Albert Museum began collecting photographs in 1852 and exhibiting them in 1858. The museum acquired this photograph as part of a series of 500 works by Laffon, purchased in 1864 through the agent Monsieur E. Cappe.

Technique & Style

Louise Laffon was a member of Le Société Française de la Photographie. Her work includes photographs of objects from the Campana Collection, now in the Louvre.

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.