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Frances Benjamin Johnston, Self-Portrait (as New Woman'), 1896 (gelatin silver print)
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Frances Benjamin Johnston, Self-Portrait (as New Woman'), 1896 (gelatin silver print)
5934063 Frances Benjamin Johnston, Self-Portrait (as New Woman'), 1896 (gelatin silver print) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length portrait, seated in front of fireplace, facing left, holding cigarette in one hand and a beer stein in the other, in her Washington, D.C. studio)
Media ID 31716166
© Bridgeman Images
Beer Booze Cigarette Draft Beer Draft Beers Draught Beer Early Photography Fireplace Photojournalist Posed Posing B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This gelatin silver print, titled "Frances Benjamin Johnston, Self-Portrait (as New Woman)" captures the essence of a modern and independent woman in 1896. Renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston takes center stage as both the artist and subject of this photograph. Seated elegantly in her Washington, D. C. studio, Johnston exudes confidence as she faces left towards the camera. Holding a cigarette in one hand and a beer stein in the other, she challenges societal norms with her unapologetic embrace of vices typically associated with men. The composition is enhanced by the presence of a grand fireplace behind her, adding an element of warmth to the scene. This juxtaposition between traditional domesticity represented by the fireplace and Johnston's unconventional demeanor creates an intriguing tension within the image. As one of the pioneers in early photography and photojournalism, Frances Benjamin Johnston skillfully captures herself as a symbol for female empowerment during that era. Her self-assured pose showcases her determination to break free from conventional expectations placed upon women at that time. With this remarkable self-portrait, Johnston not only demonstrates her artistic prowess but also leaves us pondering about gender roles and societal boundaries even today. This black-and-white masterpiece serves as a testament to both her talent behind the lens and her audacious spirit as a trailblazing woman ahead of her time.
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