Artwork
Pan and a Girl
Pan and a Girl is a photographic photography by Clarence Hudson White. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Pan and a Girl is a sepia-toned photograph created by Clarence Hudson White in 1900. It depicts a scene in a forest setting with a horned male figure and a female figure.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows a woman, dressed, and a man, possibly Pan, nude with horns, in a forest. The man stands behind the woman, holding grapes, while she turns her head aside. The scene suggests a private, intimate moment.
Technique & Style
The photograph is characterized by soft lighting and a dark background, creating a chiaroscuro effect that emphasizes the figures. The use of black and white tones adds to the overall quiet and contemplative atmosphere of the image.
History & Provenance
Clarence Hudson White was an early 20th-century photographer known for his use of chiaroscuro to create dramatic effects. This photograph is representative of his work from that period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Clarence Hudson White was an American photographer, teacher and a founding member of the Photo-Secession movement.
