Who painted Marble bust of the Emperor Othon?

Marble bust of the Emperor Othon was painted by Louise Laffon in 1864.

Where can I see Marble bust of the Emperor Othon?

Marble bust of the Emperor Othon is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Marble bust of the Emperor Othon?

Marble bust of the Emperor Othon is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Marble bust of the Emperor Othon

Louise Laffon , 1864

Marble bust of the Emperor Othon 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 is of a marble bust of Emperor Othon, part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

About this work

Overview

This photograph is of a marble bust of Emperor Othon, part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection. The V&A has a long history with photography, having collected and exhibited photographs since its early days as the South Kensington Museum.

History & Provenance

The V&A acquired this photograph in 1864 as part of a series of 500 works by French photographer Louise Laffon, purchased through agent Monsieur E. Cappe. Laffon was a member of Le Société Française de la Photographie and had photographed objects from the Campana Collection in the Musée Napoléon III, now the Louvre.

Context

The V&A was a pioneer in collecting and exhibiting photographs, recognizing their potential to support artists and students. The museum employed both in-house photographers, including Isabel Agnes Cowper, and sourced works from external professionals.

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.