Artwork
Portrait Dooner 'R.T. Dooner - Portrait Photographer, Philadelphia'
Portrait Dooner 'R.T. Dooner - Portrait Photographer, Philadelphia' is a photographic photography by Arthur Clive Banfield. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This black-and-white photograph, taken in 1923 by Arthur Clive Banfield, portrays R.T. Dooner, a Philadelphia-based portrait photographer, in a formal profile view.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, R.T. Dooner, is depicted in a serious expression, clad in a dark suit, white shirt, and light-colored tie, conveying an air of professionalism. His glasses and small mustache are notable facial features, though his face is slightly blurred.
Technique & Style
The photograph features a dark background, a white border from its matting, and a traditional, formal composition, characteristic of early 20th-century portrait photography.
History & Provenance
Created in Philadelphia in 1923 by Arthur Clive Banfield, the photograph is now part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
As a portrait of a photographer by another photographer, the work reflects the professional networks and practices within the early 20th-century photography community in Philadelphia.
Artist & collection
Artist
Arthur Clive Banfield spent his career behind the camera, catching Philadelphia’s social scene in the early 1900s.
