Solarised Portrait of Two Women
Photograph
ca. 1960 (photographed)
ca. 1960 (photographed)
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A Suffragette and women’s liberationist, Yevonde was an independent and popular portrait artist. As part of her work, she enjoyed experimenting with photographic processes, such as the early Vivex colour process. This double photograph of women wearing saris is solarised, a darkroom technique which creates tones that are partly or wholly reversed.
Object details
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| Title | Solarised Portrait of Two Women (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Solarised bromide print |
| Brief description | Photograph by Madame Yevonde, 'Solarised Portrait of Two Women', solarised bromide print, ca. 1960 |
| Physical description | Solarised portrait of two women of South Asian origin. One is seated and one is standing, and they have their backs to one another |
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| Credit line | The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund. |
| Object history | Inscribed on reverse: 'Given to RPS by NPG, 3/5/90' |
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| Summary | A Suffragette and women’s liberationist, Yevonde was an independent and popular portrait artist. As part of her work, she enjoyed experimenting with photographic processes, such as the early Vivex colour process. This double photograph of women wearing saris is solarised, a darkroom technique which creates tones that are partly or wholly reversed. |
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| Accession number | RPS.74-2018 |
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| Record created | February 2, 2018 |
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