Possible self-portrait of Clementina, Lady Hawarden

Possible self-portrait of Clementina, Lady Hawarden

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Woman in dark dress standing in front of window. A photograph of a young woman, possibly Clementina Hawarden (b. 1847), taken by Clementina, Lady Hawarden, in about 1862.

A photograph of a young woman, possibly Clementina Hawarden (b. 1847), taken by Clementina, Lady Hawarden, in about 1862.

Reflections are a recurring theme in Lady Hawarden's photographs. She often posed her daughters in front of mirrors, exploring the idea of the double.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Object Number:
1985-5078/8
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 159 mm x 110 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
National Media Museum, Bradford