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Photograph of G J Elvey

Unknown

1882

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Photograph of G J Elvey is a 1882 photographic by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1882 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This photo shows a serious man in a dark suit. His beard is full and neat. He sits straight in a chair. Light hits his face from the side. George Elvey was a well-known organist in the 1800s. He wrote hymns still sung today. This photo was taken in 1882, late in his life. Look at the details in his collar and cuffs. See how the light shapes his face. If you like this, check out photos at the Victoria and Albert Museum.