[Photo Collage: Woman with Pitchfork Aimed at Man] 1870 - 1880

"Photo Collage: Woman with Pitchfork Aimed at Man" is a photo collage by Juan Pedro Chabalgoity, created between 1870 and 1880. This humorous and satirical work depicts a woman, wielding a pitchfork, chasing a man who seems to be running away. The figures are cut out and pasted onto an orange background, giving the piece a whimsical feel. The collage is a testament to the early use of photography in creating art, and Chabalgoity's playful approach to the medium. This small-scale piece, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlights the artistic possibilities of photomontage during the 19th century.