Before moving on to our Friday Art Lesson, I'm doing a series of 19th C. photos that have me puzzled for various reasons. We start with this 1861 piece from Atelier Vidal titled "Portrait of Joseph Delmas in the Costume of Adam." Why didn't they just say "Joseph Delmas Nude?"
Giving a Biblical citation makes it more acceptable.
ReplyDeleteLOL, good point.
DeleteIs that vertical black line between his legs part of a posing support stand, as used for 1860s photo portraits?
ReplyDeleteVery possible, even likely.
Delete"Costume d'Adam" is a common french expression.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I didn't know that.
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