Who painted Terra cotta bust of unnamed male?

Terra cotta bust of unnamed male was painted by Louise Laffon in 1864.

Where can I see Terra cotta bust of unnamed male?

Terra cotta bust of unnamed male is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Terra cotta bust of unnamed male?

Terra cotta bust of unnamed male is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Terra cotta bust of unnamed male

Louise Laffon , 1864

Terra cotta bust of unnamed male 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 is a photograph from 1863-1864 by Louise Laffon. It shows a terra cotta bust of an unnamed man. The image references the Greek hero Heracles.

Photography was new then. The Victoria and Albert Museum started collecting photos early. It was the first museum to do so in 1852 and exhibit them in 1858.

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Overview

This photograph, taken by Louise Laffon between 1863 and 1864, depicts a terra cotta bust of an unidentified male figure.

Subject & Meaning

The bust is associated with the Greek hero Heracles, as suggested by its representation.

History & Provenance

The photograph was part of a series produced by Laffon of objects from the Campana Collection in the Musée Napoléon III, Paris. The Victoria and Albert Museum acquired 500 works from this series in 1864 through the agent Monsieur E. Cappe.

Context

The Victoria and Albert Museum was a pioneer in collecting and exhibiting photographs, starting in 1852 and 1858 respectively, reflecting its early recognition of photography's potential for artistic and educational purposes.

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.