Sainte Cécile
PhotographerBaron Adolph de Meyer
CountryGermany
MediumPhotogravure
PortfolioTroisième Exposition d'Art Photographique - 1896
AtelierCharles Wittmann (Paris), Fillon et Heuse (Paris)
Year1896
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Allegorical, Musical Instruments, Portrait: Woman, Religion: Christianity
Dimensions
Image Dimensions: 15.8 x 12.6 cm Planche XXIX
This early religious study portrait by Baron de Meyer depicts a young woman (with halo etched in plate) playing a musical instrument, possibly a clavicytherium (upright harpsichord). The title makes reference to Saint Cécile, who was the patron saint of music and singers.