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Mrs. Herbert Duckworth, 1867. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
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Mrs. Herbert Duckworth, 1867. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Mrs. Herbert Duckworth, 1867. This portrait of Julia Jackson, suggests Christian and classical ideals of purity, strength, and grace. The photograph was made the year Julia married Herbert Duckworth. Her second marriage, in 1878, to the great Victorian intellectual Sir Leslie Stephen, produced the painter Vanessa Bell and the writer Virginia Woolf. In her novel To the Lighthouse (1927), Virginia portrayed her mother as the searching, sensitive Mrs. Ramsay, ever suspended in thought
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Albumen Photograph Artistic Style Bell Cameron Cameron Julia Margaret Grace Jackson Jackson Julia Duckworth Julia Jackson Julia Margaret Julia Margaret Cameron Pre Raphaelite Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood Pure Purity Sepia Soft Focus Strength Strong Thoughtful Virginia Virginia Woolf Wife Wives Woolf Parenting Vanessa
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This black and white albumen photograph, titled "Mrs. Herbert Duckworth, 1867" was created by the talented Julia Margaret Cameron. The portrait beautifully captures Julia Jackson, exuding a sense of purity, strength, and grace that aligns with both Christian and classical ideals. This image was taken in the year of her marriage to Herbert Duckworth. Julia's life took an intriguing turn when she remarried in 1878 to Sir Leslie Stephen, a prominent Victorian intellectual. Their union brought forth two remarkable individuals who would leave an indelible mark on the world - painter Vanessa Bell and writer Virginia Woolf. In Virginia's renowned novel "To the Lighthouse" (1927), she skillfully portrays her mother as Mrs. Ramsay - a woman constantly immersed in profound contemplation. This photograph serves as a visual representation of that searching and sensitive nature attributed to Mrs. Ramsay. The artistic style employed by Cameron adds depth to this vintage piece from the 19th century. With its soft focus and sepia tones, it evokes a nostalgic ambiance that transports us back in time. Now housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this portrait is not just an exquisite work of art but also a testament to family heritage and motherhood. It encapsulates the essence of femininity while showcasing Julia's strength as she navigates through different stages of life. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image captured by Julia Margaret Cameron, we are reminded of the enduring power behind portraits - they have the ability to immortalize moments in history while revealing glimpses into our shared humanity.
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