Artwork
Teenage girl with bottle curls
Teenage girl with bottle curls is a photography by the Impressionist artist Rufus Anson. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2021.94
- Credit line
- Gift of Michael Mattis and Judith Hochberg
About this work
Overview
Teenage girl with bottle curls is a photograph by Rufus Anson, created around 1858. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a teenage girl with dark hair styled in tight curls, wearing a dark dress with a white collar and a cross necklace. She gazes directly at the viewer with a neutral expression, her hands resting in her lap.
Technique & Style
The dark background emphasizes the girl's face and hair, creating a simple yet elegant composition. The photograph showcases Anson's ability to capture subtle human expressions.
Artist & collection
