Le transformisme / Sic transit 1891

"Le transformisme / Sic transit" is a photogram by French photographer and inventor Louis Ducos du Hauron, created in 1891. The photogram is a blue and white abstract composition featuring swirling lines and shapes, reminiscent of clouds. The title "Sic Transit" refers to a Latin phrase that translates to "thus passes", implying a sense of transience and transformation. Ducos du Hauron was a pioneer in color photography, and this photogram demonstrates his experimentation with light and form. This artwork, while made with a photographic process, belongs to the abstract art movement, a significant departure from traditional photography of the time.