Artwork
Untitled (Portrait of a Woman)
Untitled (Portrait of a Woman) is a photography by the Impressionist artist Etienne Carjat. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2017.8.2
- Credit line
- John Cook Memorial Fund
About this work
Overview
This photograph, titled 'Untitled (Portrait of a Woman)', is a portrait of a woman taken by Etienne Carjat, a renowned Parisian photographer known for his celebrity portraits.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is depicted wearing formal attire, gazing directly at the camera. The image likely represents a member of the middle or upper class, a common subject for Carjat's work.
Technique & Style
The photograph has been vitrified on enamel, a process that yields highly detailed and durable images. This technique was used to create a more permanent representation of the sitter, as opposed to traditional paper-based photographs.
History & Provenance
Etienne Carjat was a prominent figure in Parisian portrait photography, with a clientele that included both celebrities and ordinary middle- and upper-class individuals.
Artist & collection
Artist
Étienne Carjat (French pronunciation: ; 28 March 1828 – 8 March 1906) was a French journalist, caricaturist and photographer.
