Marble Bust of the Emperor Augustus

The photograph is an example of mid-19th-century photographic techniques, specifically gil prints, used for reprographic purposes. Laffon's style in this series focused on clear, detailed documentation of artworks.

Acquired by the V&A in 1864 from Louise Laffon via agent Monsieur E. Cappe, as part of a 500-work purchase from her Campana Collection series.

Reflects the V&A's early adoption of photography (since 1852) for educational and administrative use, highlighting the contributions of female photographers like Laffon in this endeavor.

Contributes to the historical record of the Marble Bust of Emperor Augustus and underscores the role of early female photographers in institutional photography collections.