Bas-relief of three baccanalian masques in terra cotta
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photograph shows three lively masquerade figures in terra cotta. Louise Laffon made it between 1863 and 1864. The work sits between Impressionism and Realism. Photography was new then, and museums rarely collected photos. The Victoria and Albert Museum was an early leader. It started showing photographs in 1858. This piece was overlooked for years. Look up Louise Laffon next.
