Who painted Marble bust of Lucius Verus?

Marble bust of Lucius Verus was painted by Louise Laffon in 1864.

Where can I see Marble bust of Lucius Verus?

Marble bust of Lucius Verus is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Marble bust of Lucius Verus?

Marble bust of Lucius Verus is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Marble bust of Lucius Verus

Louise Laffon , 1864

Marble bust of Lucius Verus 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

This photo shows a marble bust of Lucius Verus, shot around 1863–64. It’s part of the V&A’s early photo collection, started when the museum first collected images back in the 1850s.

Louise Laffon was one of the overlooked women photographers of the era. The museum used photos like hers to help artists and students study form.

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Overview

This photograph depicts a marble bust of Lucius Verus, taken around 1863–64. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's early photography collection.

Technique & Style

The image is one of a series of photographs produced by Louise Laffon, a French photographer and member of Le Société Française de la Photographie, showcasing objects from the Campana Collection.

History & Provenance

The V&A acquired 500 photographs from Laffon's series in 1864 through the agent Monsieur E. Cappe. The museum was an early adopter of photography, starting its collection in the 1850s.

Context

The V&A used photographs like Laffon's to aid artists and students in their studies, supplementing existing reprographic processes and formats.

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.