Artwork
Mr and Mrs Carlo Coppi and family
Mr and Mrs Carlo Coppi and family is a photographic photography by Unknown. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The adults wear suits and dresses, while the kids are in simple, old-fashioned outfits.
This old photo shows a family of six posing outside. The adults sit on chairs in the front, with two kids perched on their laps. A third child stands behind them, and another leans on a chair. A small dog lies on the ground near the seated couple. Behind them, a wooden swing set and trees fill the background.
The photo looks like it was taken around 1900, judging by the clothes and style. The adults wear suits and dresses, while the kids are in simple, old-fashioned outfits.
Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.
Overview
This late 19th-century photograph captures an informal family portrait of Carlo Coppi, his wife, and their extended family in a garden setting.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts Carlo Coppi and his wife centrally seated, surrounded by his sisters, two grandchildren, a nursemaid, and a dog, conveying a sense of familial closeness in a relaxed outdoor environment.
Technique & Style
The image features a naturalistic, informal arrangement of both seated and standing figures, characteristic of early 20th-century family photography, with a discernible background of garden elements like a wooden swing set and trees.
History & Provenance
Originally part of the Jacobi Collection, the photograph was donated to the London Archives of the Dance before being acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
The attire of the subjects, including suits, dresses, and simple children's clothing, suggests a date around 1900, placing the photograph within the context of early 20th-century middle-class family life.
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