1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Lily and the Lamb is a 1865 by Julia Margaret Cameron, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This photo shows a naked child lying on their stomach, reaching toward a group of white flowers. The child’s arm stretches out, fingers slightly curled, while the flowers sit in the background like a soft pile. The lighting is dim, making the skin and petals look pale and smooth. The artist used soft focus to blur edges, which was unusual for photos at the time. This style made the image feel dreamy and less sharp than typical portraits. Next, check out Julia Margaret Cameron (British, 1815–1879) to see how she blended photography and painting.
Julia Margaret Cameron was an English photographer who is considered one of the most important portraitists of the 19th century.
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