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Young Woman Holding Roses
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James Arthur created this photograph as art, a radical concept for a photograph at the time. He indicates that elevated status by signing and dating it like a painting. The young woman cradling the roses—which still have their thorns—calls upon traditional art historical and literary allegories of the transitory nature of beauty and youth.
| Artist / Maker | James Arthur |
|---|---|
| Date | 1897 |
| Culture / Origin | America |
| Medium | Gelatin silver print mounted to glass |
| Department | Photography |
| Type | Photograph |
About the Artist
James Arthur (American, born Canada, 1855–1912) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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