Enamelled earthenware bas-relief medallion of Saint John the Baptist
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This piece is a photo of Saint John the Baptist. It’s made in 1863–64 by Louise Laffon, a French photographer. It’s a relief medallion printed on earthenware. Louise Laffon often worked in photography at a time when women artists were rare. The Victoria and Albert Museum collected this work early on. They started showing photos in 1858. Look up the artist next: Laffon, Louise.
