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Mnemosyne (Marie Spartali, 1844-1927), by Julia Margaret Cameron, 1868

Mnemosyne (Marie Spartali, 1844-1927)

Julia Margaret Cameron

1868

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Mnemosyne (Marie Spartali, 1844-1927) is a 1868 by Julia Margaret Cameron, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Julia Margaret Cameron
When & what style?
1868 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman with long hair and a white dress. She is standing in front of a dark background. The woman's hair is down, and she is wearing a necklace. Her dress is white and has a belt around her waist. She is looking down, and her expression is serious. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The artist used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the image. To learn more about this style, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Julia Margaret Cameron
Artist

Julia Margaret Cameron

Julia Margaret Cameron was an English photographer who is considered one of the most important portraitists of the 19th century.

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