The Sirens
Photograph
c.1900 (photographed)
c.1900 (photographed)
| Artist/Maker |
Black and white photograph of two topless women from behind, sitting on a pebble beach and looking out at the sea. One woman has her hair pulled back in a bun and the other has her hair down.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Sirens (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Platinum print |
| Brief description | Photograph by Baldry & Day, 'The Sirens', c.1900, platinum print |
| Physical description | Black and white photograph of two topless women from behind, sitting on a pebble beach and looking out at the sea. One woman has her hair pulled back in a bun and the other has her hair down. |
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| Gallery label | Gallery 100, 2016-17:
Alfred Lys Baldry (1858–1939) and
William James Day (active 1890–1900)
‘The Sirens’
1899
As well as drawing from life models, art students used photographs to hone their skills in rendering the nude. Here, the fleshy bodies and wavy hair create lines that stand out against the contrasting background textures. The photograph was made using the platinum process, which created a wide tonal range. The title refers to the mythological creatures whose singing lured unwary sailors onto rocks.
Platinum print
Museum no. Ph.3291-1899 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | PH.3291-1899 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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