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| Exhibited at Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, 1854 credit here |
Opinion: The word that comes to mind when I look at this photograph is beautiful. The Draped Model has a quiet and simple beauty that comes from a variety of factors. These factors include the anonymity of the model,the lack color, the classic folds, the simplistic background, and the sinuous s curve of her back. Though at first glance it appeared to be a modest photograph, the understated grace and artistry left me unable to look away.
Theory: The Draped Model is a photograph taken in 1854 during the Romantic period during advent of photography by Eugene Durieu and Delacroix. It represents the symbiotic relationship between painters and photographers. Between Delacroix’s artistic sense and Durier’s engineering skills, they were able to produce beautiful pictures such as this one. The lighting and careful draping of the cloth creates a specific mood that is reminiscent of Grand Odalisque (Madame Oyler).
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