William Gifford Palgrave by Julia Margaret Cameron

William Gifford Palgrave 1868

portrait

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

toned paper

photo restoration

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

pencil drawing

underpainting

men

tonal art

watercolor

This 1868 photograph by Julia Margaret Cameron captures William Gifford Palgrave, an explorer and writer known for his travels in Arabia. The image, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Cameron's distinctive style, characterized by soft focus and a romantic aesthetic. The portrait features a close-up composition, emphasizing Palgrave's strong features and the dramatic folds of his turban. This work exemplifies Cameron's contribution to the development of portrait photography as an art form.