Combat between an Amazon and a Greek warrior, bas-relief in terra cotta
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Louise Laffon made this photo of a clay relief battle scene in 1863–64. It shows an Amazon fighting a Greek warrior. The piece is a terra cotta bas-relief turned into a photograph. The Victoria and Albert began collecting photos in 1852. Henry Cole put them to work for art students right away. This photo was overlooked for years before being noticed. Look up the artist next: Laffon, Louise.
