Who painted Lord Elcho (1818-1914)?

Lord Elcho (1818-1914) was painted by Julia Margaret Cameron in 1865.

Where can I see Lord Elcho (1818-1914)?

Lord Elcho (1818-1914) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Lord Elcho (1818-1914)?

Lord Elcho (1818-1914) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Lord Elcho (1818-1914)

Julia Margaret Cameron , 1865

Lord Elcho (1818-1914) is a photography by the Impressionist artist Julia Margaret Cameron. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1987.30
Credit line: Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund

About this work

Check out Julia Margaret Cameron (British, 1815–1879) for more of her creative portraits.

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. His hair is wavy and pulled back, and he’s wearing a dark jacket with a high collar. One hand rests on his chest, and the other holds a piece of paper or cloth.

The soft lighting and slightly blurred edges give it a dreamy, almost ghostly look. This style was new for photography at the time.

Check out Julia Margaret Cameron (British, 1815–1879) for more of her creative portraits.

Overview

Lord Elcho (1818-1914) is a photographic portrait by Julia Margaret Cameron, dating to 1865. The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Lord Elcho, a man of solemn expression, with wavy, pulled-back hair, dressed in a dark, high-collared jacket. One hand is placed on his chest, while the other grasps a paper or cloth, conveying a sense of contemplation or introspection.

Technique & Style

Characterized by soft lighting and slightly blurred edges, the photograph embodies a dreamy, quasi-ethereal quality. This approach was innovative for photography in the mid-19th century, distinguishing Cameron's aesthetic.

History & Provenance

Created in 1865 by Julia Margaret Cameron, the photograph is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, as part of its permanent collection.