Artwork

Seated Masonic lodge master and wife

Seated Masonic lodge master and wife, by Unknown, 1852
Seated Masonic lodge master and wife, by Unknown, 1852

Seated Masonic lodge master and wife is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A black-and-white photograph depicts a man and woman seated together, both gazing directly at the viewer with solemn expressions.

About this work

Overview

A black-and-white photograph depicts a man and woman seated together, both gazing directly at the viewer with solemn expressions.

Subject & Meaning

The man, likely a Masonic lodge master, wears a dark suit and a patterned scarf featuring stars, while holding a star-shaped object. His attire and accessories suggest affiliation with a fraternal organization.

Technique & Style

The image is a photograph, created using early photographic techniques, characterized by its formal, portrait-like style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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