Bas-relief portion of a frieze of Cestiphore conqueror 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 a bas-relief section of a frieze. It’s a terra cotta work from 1863–64 by Louise Laffon. The image captures a Cestiphore conqueror in a sculptural style. That year, photography was new to the Victoria and Albert Museum. They began collecting images to help artists and students learn. If you want to see more early photos, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
