Photograph

Photograph

Unknown

1915

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This photograph shows a young girl standing outside by some railings. She's wearing a knitted coat, hat, and scarf. The girl in the photo is Marion Pascoe. This photo is interesting because it's a simple, everyday moment from the past. The girl's clothing and the railings give us a glimpse of what life was like back then. To learn more about photography like this, look up the technique: sfumato.

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