Julia Margaret Cameron 1870

This portrait photograph of Julia Margaret Cameron, a renowned photographer, was taken in 1870 by her son, Henry Herschel Hay Cameron. The image, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, showcases Julia Margaret Cameron's characteristically dramatic style. It uses soft focus and high contrast to capture the subject's emotional depth and artistic sensitivity, contributing to the development of a personal and expressive style in photography. The work reflects the influence of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, a period of British art defined by its emphasis on realism and the portrayal of emotions.