Four Statues c. 1868

Adolphe Terris's cyanotype photograph "Four Statues" (c. 1868) showcases four classical sculptures arranged in a row. The figures, rendered in a monochrome blue, appear to be ancient Greek or Roman in style, suggesting a connection to classical art and mythology. Terris's use of cyanotype, a photographic process that produces a blue print, adds a distinct aesthetic quality to the work, highlighting the sculptural forms in a dramatic, almost ethereal light.