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Studio Portrait of a Javanese Woman
Kassian Céphas, c. 1867 - c. 1910
This portrait is actually a study in artificial naturalism. Dressed in a batik sarong and breast cloth with a shoulder cloth draped casually across her lap, the young woman has been studiously seated on an artificial rock. Scattered leaves and carefully placed clumps of grass heighten the natural effect; however, the naturalism is mainly due to the model’s relaxed and confident pose.
- Artwork typephotograph
- Object numberRP-F-2001-17-63
- Dimensionsheight 220 mm x width 160 mm
- Physical characteristicsalbuminedruk