Artwork
Teenage girl with bottle curls
Teenage girl with bottle curls is a photography by the Impressionist artist Rufus Anson. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Teenage girl with bottle curls is a photograph by Rufus Anson, created around 1858. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a teenage girl with dark hair styled in tight curls, wearing a dark dress with a white collar and a cross necklace. She gazes directly at the viewer with a neutral expression, her hands resting in her lap.
Technique & Style
The dark background emphasizes the girl's face and hair, creating a simple yet elegant composition. The photograph showcases Anson's ability to capture subtle human expressions.
Artist & collection
