Mrs. Herbert Duckworth c. 1874

"Mrs. Herbert Duckworth" is a c. 1874 portrait by renowned photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. The photograph, now part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, showcases Cameron's signature soft focus and dramatic lighting, emphasizing the subject's contemplative expression and the delicate textures of her lace collar and the flower she holds. Cameron, known for her innovative use of the photographic medium, often explored themes of beauty, spirituality, and mortality in her works.