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Woman is displeased by her portrait photograph
A woman criticises a photographer after viewing the portrait he has captured of her. She believes he has manipulated her appearance, changing the shape of her nose and the size of her mouth. The photographer is stood patiently beside his camera as he confidently knows he has not altered her appearance. Date: circa 1855
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Media ID 23210684
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1850s Appearance Attire Camera Criticism Lies Manipulated Photographer Portraiture Satire Truth Ugly
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Transform your space with a captivating Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This thought-provoking image captures the moment of truth between a woman and her photographer, as she expresses her displeasure with the portrait he's presented. The high-quality canvas print, featuring an evocative photo from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings the intrigue and emotion of this scene right into your home. Perfect for sparking conversation and adding character to any room, this unique piece is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this intriguing photograph from the 1850s, a woman sternly criticizes the portrait her photographer has created, believing that he has manipulated her appearance to an unflattering extent. The artist, calmly standing beside his camera, confidently asserts that he has not altered her features. The woman's displeased expression, accentuated by her furrowed brow and pursed lips, conveys a sense of disappointment and frustration. Her elaborate Victorian dress and attire, adorned with intricate patterns and textures, add an air of elegance and sophistication to the scene. The art of portraiture in the 19th century was a highly regarded and meticulously crafted process. Photographers, like their predecessors in painting, sought to capture the essence and likeness of their subjects. However, the emergence of photography as a new medium raised questions about the relationship between truth and artifice in portraiture. Some critics argued that the camera could not lie, while others believed that the photographer's interpretation and manipulation of the image could distort reality. This image, with its satirical undertones, invites us to ponder the complexities of beauty and self-perception in the 19th century. The woman's criticism of her portrait raises questions about the role of the artist and the subject in shaping the final image. Was the photographer's intention to capture an unflattering truth, or was the woman's perception clouded by her own insecurities and expectations? Ultimately, this photograph serves as a reminder that the relationship between the artist, the subject, and the viewer is a dynamic and multifaceted one, shaped by the interplay of truth and artifice, beauty and ugliness, and the ever-changing nature of perception.
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