A young woman posing naked holding a sword, front view standing on a fur in front of a piece of fabric.
- Date:
- Approximately 1900
- Reference:
- 540698i
- Part of:
- The Fallaize Collection.
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Unlike other photographs of this type taken at this time, the negative is not airbrushed or retouched, nor does the subject cover herself
Publication/Creation
Approximately 1900.
Physical description
1 photograph : photoprint
Contributors
Notes
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 540698i
Ownership note
Originally collected by British anthropologist Edwin Nichol Fallaize (1877-1957). Purchased by Capt. L.W.G. Malcolm in 1934, on behalf of Sir Henry Solomon Wellcome, for the price of £25. From a letter in the Wellcome archives dated 16th December 1934.
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores