Portrait of Réjane
Photography
Inventory number
2022.3.31.15.PH.FA.C1905.FR
Description
Cabinet format photograph depicting a woman, a famous French actress, Gabrielle-Charlotte REJU, known as Réjane (1856 - 1920). She is represented sitting in a carved wooden chain, in a simple gown consisting of a bodice and a straight silk skirt. The top is made of a striped fabric, with vertical stripes on the bodice, and horizontal stripes on long sleeves, ending with a short pleated cuff. A lace shirt with a high collar is visible under the V-neckline of the bodice, adorned with a short pearl necklace, and a longer thin metal chain necklace with some individual pearls. A pair of small matching pearl earrings is visible.
Materials
Analog photography
Cardboard
Origin
circa 1905
Paris, France
Dimensions
Length : 18 cm
Height : 25.5 cm