'Bacchante' by Jean-August Barré exhibited at Crystal Palace
1854
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1854
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a photo of a faded painting. It shows a woman lying down, half-naked, with pale skin and dark hair. The background is a murky blue-green, like a shadowy room. Her pose looks relaxed, almost dreamy. The photo itself is old and dim, with some cracks and wear. The colors are dull, but you can still make out the soft shapes. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more like this.
