[Unidentified Child] 1873

“[Unidentified Child],” a 1873 photograph by Julia Margaret Cameron, showcases the artist's signature soft-focus and dramatic lighting, which emphasize the ethereal beauty of her young subject. Cameron, renowned for her portraits of prominent figures, here captures the innocent gaze and delicate features of a child, possibly a member of her family. This intimate portrait, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflects Cameron's innovative approach to photography as a medium for artistic expression.