Marble sculptured fountain
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The photograph is titled "Marble sculptured fountain" by Louise Laffon. It was taken in 1863-1864. The Victoria and Albert Museum holds this photograph, which is part of its collection. The museum started collecting photographs early on, in 1852, and exhibited them in 1858. This was a new resource for artists and students. You can learn more about photography like this by looking at the movement: Realism.
