These photographs of 'spirits' are taken from an album of photographs unearthed in a Lancashire second-hand and antiquarian bookshop by one of the Museum's curators. They were taken by a controversial medium called William Hope (1863-1933).
Ever since technology has allowed people to capture pictures, photographers have been using photo-editing techniques to trick people. One of the most fascinating early examples is spirit photography. William Hope (c) National Media Museum Spirit photography was a trend in which a photographer e
About The Artwork This is a self portrait taken from the "Camila" Series. The photos from this collection are from a series of only 25. Giclee prints onto archival matt finish photographic paper. Photos are 20x30"". The come with a 2cm border all the way around for mounting. They are stamped and signed and numbered on the front. #2/25. Please contact me if you would like a different size from the same series. This series was shot in Argentina and exhibited in London. Read more about the series below. ---------------------- Camila O’Gorman was a socialite in 19th century Argentina. She was executed over a scandal involving her relationship with a Roman Catholic priest. She was 20 years old and eight months pregnant when she her lover faced a firing squad. Louise encountered the tragic story of Camila whilst living in Buenos Aires. Sharing the same surname as Camila and that of Irish ancestry intrigued Louise to research further into the life of Camila. Hearing rumours of the ghost of Camila which inhabited a house in which her brother once lived, Louise gained access to this former home. Here in the house in Tigre in the province of Buenos Aires, Louise spent her days interpreting Camila through a series of atmospheric and emotive self portraits. Original Created:2012 Subjects:Religious Materials:PaperCanvasOther Styles:ExpressionismPortraitureConceptualDocumentaryFigurative Mediums:ColorC-typeDigitalPhotoBlack & White Details & Dimensions Photography:Color on Paper Artist Produced Limited Edition of:25 Size:20 W x 30 H x 0.1 D in Frame:Not Framed Ready to Hang:Not applicable Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:United Kingdom. Customs:Shipments from United Kingdom may experience delays due to country's regulations for exporting valuable artworks. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.
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..в моих работах очень простой концептуальный замысел. Я не схожу с ума по эффектам, реквизитам и костюмам. Мне нравится выбрать одну, две вещи и сфокусировать на них внимание, будь то облако дыма или зловещие руки вокруг фигуры. Я люблю силу простоты. Иногда самые простые вещи могут нести самый…
