Summer Days 1866 - 1869

"Summer Days" is a photo by Julia Margaret Cameron, taken between 1866 and 1869 and currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Cameron is known for her dramatic portraiture, often featuring soft focus and a sense of romanticism, seen here in the depiction of three young women. The composition, with the girls arranged in a close-knit group, emphasizes their youthfulness and innocence, creating a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. This work is a prime example of Cameron's signature style, which was characterized by a soft focus and a sense of realism.