Artwork
Self-Portrait (negative)
Self-Portrait (negative) is a photography by the Romanticist artist Louis-Rémy Robert. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This photograph is a self-portrait negative created using the waxed paper negative process.
About this work
Overview
This photograph is a self-portrait negative created using the waxed paper negative process. It depicts the photographer in a dynamic pose.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Louis-Rémy Robert, shown in profile wearing formal attire. His animated pose suggests a sense of movement and energy.
Technique & Style
The waxed paper negative process, introduced in 1851, allowed for soft, nuanced rendering of light and shadow. Robert effectively utilized this technique to create a subtle, atmospheric effect in his self-portrait.
Artist & collection
