Evangelinus Apostolides Sophocles (1805-1883) 1868 - 1875

Editor: This is a sepia photograph by William Notman, portraying Evangelinus Apostolides Sophocles. The dreamy haze and the subject's intense gaze give it a rather ethereal quality. What's your interpretation? Curator: It's as if Notman has captured a sage, lost in thought, wouldn't you agree? The soft focus almost feels like a veil, drawing our attention to Sophocles’ profound intellect rather than stark realism. It whispers of inner worlds. Editor: That's beautifully put! I hadn't considered how the soft focus emphasizes his intellect. Curator: Perhaps Notman aimed to reveal the soul beneath the surface. It’s a dance between presence and absence, isn't it? Editor: Definitely. It's much more nuanced than I initially perceived!