Bas-relief of a portion of a frieze showing two satyrs and a vessel in terra cotta
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is an old photo from 1863-1864. It shows a small terra cotta relief with two satyrs and a vessel. The work is by Louise Laffon, a French photographer. The photo was taken when the Victoria and Albert Museum was just starting to collect photographs. The museum saw early on how useful photos could be for artists and students. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.