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Bronze statuette

Louise Laffon

1864

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Bronze statuette 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

Louise Laffon made a bronze statuette in 1863-1864. Photographs were brand new then—this piece shows that moment. The Victoria and Albert Museum collected early photos to help artists learn. Laffon was overlooked for years, but now we see her work again. The museum started buying photos in the 1850s to teach drawing. It was the first to show photos as art, not just tools. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum next.