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Study of Eugenie von Klenze
Franz Hanfstaengl (1804-1877), salted paper print, c. 1852-1854
In the 19th century, nudes were an acceptable subject if portrayed demurely enough. Photographs by definition showed real rather than imagined people, as in paintings; photographers thus had to take care to stay within decorous boundaries. As an ‘artistic study’, this photograph by Hanfstaengl is in keeping with what was customary and acceptable in art.
- Artwork typephotograph
- Object numberRP-F-1997-83
- Dimensionsheight 308 mm x width 235 mm, height 263 mm x width 209 mm