Ino and Bacchus
1860
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Ino and Bacchus is a 1860 photographic by Foley, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The image is a sepia-toned stereoscopic photograph of a sculpture, presented in a book format with two identical images side by side. The sculpture depicts a woman reclining on her right side, with her left arm raised above her head, holding a bunch of grapes. She is nude, with a cloth draped over her hips and legs. A small child sits beside her, also nude, reaching up towards the grapes. The sculpture is set against a dark background, which helps to highlight the details of the figures. The overall effect is one of serenity and intimacy, with the woman and child appearing to be lost in their own little world. The photograph is a beautiful example of the art of sculpture, and the use of stereoscopy adds an extra layer of depth and realism to the image. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Foley.
