Who painted Fragment of a small marble statue?

Fragment of a small marble statue was painted by Louise Laffon in 1864.

Where can I see Fragment of a small marble statue?

Fragment of a small marble statue is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Fragment of a small marble statue?

Fragment of a small marble statue is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Fragment of a small marble statue

Louise Laffon , 1864

Fragment of a small marble statue 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

Louise Laffon made a photograph in 1863–64 of a small marble statue’s broken piece. It’s a quiet, early picture that sits between photography’s new power and the old world of sculpture.

The Victoria and Albert Museum kept this photo from day one. They showed it in 1858, the first museum anywhere to put photographs on the walls.

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Overview

This photograph, taken by Louise Laffon in 1863–64, captures a fragment of a small marble statue. It is an early example of photography's application in documenting art and artifacts.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a broken piece of a marble statue, showcasing the intersection of photography's emerging capabilities and the traditional realm of sculpture.

History & Provenance

The Victoria and Albert Museum acquired this photograph in 1864 as part of a series of 500 works by Laffon, purchased through the agent Monsieur E. Cappe. The museum has a long history of collecting and exhibiting photographs, having done so since 1858.

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.