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Bas-relief masque of Jupiter Pluvius in marble, by Louise Laffon, photographic, 1864

Bas-relief masque of Jupiter Pluvius in marble

Louise Laffon

1864

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Bas-relief masque of Jupiter Pluvius in marble is a 1864 photographic by Louise Laffon, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Louise Laffon
When & what style?
1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The title of this work is Bas-relief masque of Jupiter Pluvius in marble, created by Louise Laffon in 1863-1864. This photograph is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, which started collecting photos in 1852. The museum's founding Director, Henry Cole, saw the potential of photography to help artists and students. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Realism.

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