Statue of Venus and Cupid, Great Exhibition 1851
1851
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1851
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a photograph of a sculpture. The sculpture depicts a woman and a child. The woman is kneeling, and the child is standing in front of her. The woman is wearing a long dress that drapes around her body, and the child is nude. The photograph is sepia-toned and has a rough, textured border. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or marble, and the photograph captures the intricate details of the figures' faces and bodies. The woman's hair is pulled back, and the child's hair is curly. The photograph is mounted on a piece of paper with a rough edge. The photograph is a representation of a sculpture that was displayed at the Great Exhibition in 1851. If you're interested in learning more about this style of photography, you might want to look into the work of Henneman, Nicolaas.
