Artwork
Seated Masonic lodge master and wife
Seated Masonic lodge master and wife is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A black-and-white photograph depicts a man and woman seated together, both gazing directly at the viewer with solemn expressions.
- Accession no.
- 2021.97
- Credit line
- Gift of Michael Mattis and Judith Hochberg
About this work
Overview
A black-and-white photograph depicts a man and woman seated together, both gazing directly at the viewer with solemn expressions.
Subject & Meaning
The man, likely a Masonic lodge master, wears a dark suit and a patterned scarf featuring stars, while holding a star-shaped object. His attire and accessories suggest affiliation with a fraternal organization.
Technique & Style
The image is a photograph, created using early photographic techniques, characterized by its formal, portrait-like style.
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