Caption:
La Frayeur. Artist: Pierre-Louis Pierson (French, 1822-1913). Dimensions: 12.7 x 15.1 cm (5 x 5 15/16 in.). Date: 1861-67.
A study for a large painted version, this photograph was summarily retouched by the countess with instructions (on the back) suggesting that the composition was intended to set off her elegant attitude and majestic gown: "The remains of a ball where fire has broken out. A chandelier on the floor, everyone in flight. Shining white satin gown, black and red grapes with dark green and red leaves.
Technique/material:
Salted paper print from glass negative with applied color
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Credit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Image size:
3624 x 3079 px | 31.9 MB
Print size:
30.7 x 26.1 cm | 12.1 x 10.3 in (300 dpi)
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