Who painted Marble bust of the Emperor Gordian (the pius)?

Marble bust of the Emperor Gordian (the pius) was painted by Louise Laffon in 1864.

Where can I see Marble bust of the Emperor Gordian (the pius)?

Marble bust of the Emperor Gordian (the pius) is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Marble bust of the Emperor Gordian (the pius)?

Marble bust of the Emperor Gordian (the pius) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Marble bust of the Emperor Gordian (the pius)

Louise Laffon , 1864

Marble bust of the Emperor Gordian (the pius) 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 title of this work is Marble bust of the Emperor Gordian.
It was created by Louise Laffon in 1863-1864.
The photograph is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which has a long history of collecting photographs, starting from 1852, to support artists and students, and you can learn more about this by looking at the movement: Realism.

Overview

This photograph, titled 'Marble bust of the Emperor Gordian,' was taken by Louise Laffon between 1863 and 1864. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, an institution that has been gathering photographs since 1852 to aid artists and students.

Technique & Style

The image is associated with the Realism movement, reflecting the museum's aim to provide accurate visual resources. Laffon was a member of Le Société Française de la Photographie, indicating her involvement in the photographic community of her time.

History & Provenance

The Victoria and Albert Museum acquired this photograph as part of a series of 500 works by Laffon in 1864, purchased through the agent Monsieur E. Cappe. Laffon's series originally documented objects from the Campana Collection in the Musée Napoléon III, now housed 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.