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A portrait of a woman

London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company

1864

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

A portrait of a woman is a 1864 photographic by London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
When & what style?: 1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a portrait of a woman from the 1860s. She is wearing a dark jacket with ruffles and a white shirt with a large bow. Her hair is styled in an updo. The photograph is in black and white. The woman's expression is serious, and she is looking directly at the camera. The background of the photograph is plain, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. The Victoria and Albert Museum has many photographs like this one.