Artwork
Mother? Bewden, Grandmother? Bryce?
Mother? Bewden, Grandmother? Bryce? is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This faded black-and-white photograph presents a woman's head and shoulders, captured with a serious, almost neutral expression.
About this work
Overview
This faded black-and-white photograph presents a woman's head and shoulders, captured with a serious, almost neutral expression.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman with short, wavy hair, wearing a high-necked dress adorned with lace at the collar and a brooch at her neck. Her identity remains unknown, with speculative associations to individuals named Bewden and Bryce.
Technique & Style
The photograph exhibits a grainy texture, characteristic of early photographic techniques. It was produced by the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company, a firm known for its early photographic works.
History & Provenance
The image was created in 1860 by the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. The text 'Victoria Rooms' is printed at the bottom, though its significance in this context is unclear.
Artist & collection
Artist
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
They snapped portraits for London’s theater crowd in the 1800s, turning actors and dancers into instant celebrities.
