Atys

Atys

Roger Fenton

1855

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a photo of a stone bust on a pedestal. The figure has curly hair pulled back under a smooth, rounded cap. The face looks calm but serious, with a slight frown. The pedestal has the letters "ATYS" carved into it. The photo itself is grainy and sepia-toned, like old pictures from the 1800s. This style was common before color photography existed. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum next.

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