A portrait of 'Mary Ann Cusk'
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photograph shows a woman in a long dress with pinstripes, standing beside a chair. The dress has a high neckline and long sleeves, and the woman's hair is parted in the middle and pulled back. The chair has an ornate back and is positioned to the woman's left. The background is a plain wall with a baseboard, and there is a column or curtain to the left of the image. The overall atmosphere is formal and serious. To learn more about the style and techniques used in this photograph, you can explore the Impressionism movement.
