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Vernacular photograph

Unknown

1930

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Vernacular photograph is a 1930 photographic by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1930
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a person holding an old-fashioned twin-lens camera to their face. They’re outdoors, surrounded by leafy bushes and bright light. The person’s hair is short and wavy, and they’re wearing a sleeveless top with a patterned sleeve rolled up. The camera looks heavy, with a strap around the neck. One hand grips the lens while the other adjusts something on the side. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A black and white photograph from 1930 depicts a woman in a bikini holding a multi-lens camera to her face, capturing an image through its viewfinder. The work is part of a group of 50 photographs featuring cameras, originally collected by Peter Cohen.

Read the full account in the museum source.