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Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length portrait, seated in front of fireplace, facing left... 1896. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length portrait, seated in front of fireplace, facing left... 1896. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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, 1896. In this self-portrait the photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston poses as an independent new woman. On the mantlepiece are six portraits she took of men (from left to right): poet Bliss Carman; A. N. Brown, likely the librarian at the U.S. Naval Academy; Henry Guston Rogers, likely the inventor and playwright Henry Gustave Rogers; architect James Rush Marshall; Smithsonian librarian Frank Phister; and L. M. McCormick, a photographer and member of the Capital Camera Club
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Eccentric Fireplace Fireside In Front Of Petticoat Photographic Prints 1890 1900 Gmgpc Position Self Portrait Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin
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In this self-portrait captured in 1896, Frances Benjamin Johnston, a trailblazing American photographer, poses as an independent "new woman" in her Washington, D.C. studio. Seated in front of a cozy fireplace, Johnston faces left, exuding an air of confidence and nonchalance as she holds a cigarette in one hand and a beer stein in the other. The mantlepiece behind her is adorned with six portraits she took of prominent men of the time, including poet Bliss Carman, librarian A.N. Brown, inventor and playwright Henry Gustave Rogers, architect James Rush Marshall, Smithsonian librarian Frank Phister, and photographer and Capital Camera Club member L.M. McCormick. This self-portrait is a testament to Johnston's unique style and her ability to challenge societal norms. The image, reminiscent of the 19th century, showcases Johnston's fashionable yet unconventional attire, including a petticoat and a blouse, paired with a smoking jacket and a hat. The setting, with its vintage interior and fireside ambiance, adds to the overall allure of this intriguing photograph. Johnston's self-portrait is a significant piece of American heritage art, providing a glimpse into the life of a pioneering woman in the field of photography during a time when women's roles were traditionally limited. This image, taken in the District of Columbia, United States of America, continues to inspire and intrigue viewers, offering a glimpse into the past and the remarkable life of Frances Benjamin Johnston.
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