Nevill, Amanda

Julia Margaret Cameron: A Critical Biography

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ISBN 13:
9780892367078
author:
Nevill, Amanda
format:
HardBack
publisher:
J. Paul Getty Museum
language:
English
Publication Year:
2003
Pages:
212
Dimensions:
30.48 x 25.35 x 2.31 centimetres
Genre:
Biography / Autobiography
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£40.38

Description

Julia Margaret Cameron: A Critical Biography This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. Born into a creative family, Cameron defied convention to pursue an artistic and literary salon at her home on the Isle of Wight. She took up photography in her late forties and went on to produce over 1,000 striking images, including portraits of her friends and acquaintances that have been hailed as the world's first close-ups. Cameron's work is characterized by its originality and often controversy, reflecting her links with leading cultural figures of her time. This biography sheds new light on her artistic style and techniques, providing a nuanced understanding of this pioneering photographer. The book coincides with an upcoming exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London, and the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television, Bradford. With 212 pages of in-depth analysis, Julia Margaret Cameron: A Critical Biography is a valuable resource for anyone interested in photography, art history, or the lives of women in the Victorian era.

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