Who painted Marble bust o f Drucille, sister of the Emperor Caligula?

Marble bust o f Drucille, sister of the Emperor Caligula was painted by Louise Laffon in 1864.

Where can I see Marble bust o f Drucille, sister of the Emperor Caligula?

Marble bust o f Drucille, sister of the Emperor Caligula is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Marble bust o f Drucille, sister of the Emperor Caligula?

Marble bust o f Drucille, sister of the Emperor Caligula is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Marble bust o f Drucille, sister of the Emperor Caligula

Louise Laffon , 1864

Marble bust o f Drucille, sister of the Emperor Caligula 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 depicts a marble bust of Drusilla, sister of the Roman Emperor Caligula.

About this work

You can learn more about the movement of Realism, which is associated with this photograph, and see how it influenced other artists and works.

The Marble bust of Drucille, sister of the Emperor Caligula is a photograph. It was created by Louise Laffon in 1863-1864.

The Victoria and Albert Museum has a long history of collecting photographs. In fact, it was the first museum to collect and exhibit them, starting in 1852 and 1858 respectively.

You can learn more about the movement of Realism, which is associated with this photograph, and see how it influenced other artists and works.

Overview

This photograph depicts a marble bust of Drusilla, sister of the Roman Emperor Caligula. Created by Louise Laffon in 1863-1864, it is an example of early photographic documentation of artworks.

Technique & Style

The image is part of a series Laffon produced of objects from the Campana Collection, showcasing her skill in capturing detailed representations of sculptures.

History & Provenance

The Victoria and Albert Museum acquired this photograph in 1864 as part of a purchase of 500 works from Laffon's series, highlighting the museum's early recognition of photography's value.

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.