Before Photoshop there was the airbrush...and this sure looks like an airbrushed background to me. They may just have airbrushed out a busy background though.
At least the child is alive. It was common practice among the Victorians to make photographs of deceased children. In tasteless moments at the museum, we used to refer to them as "dead baby pictures" (out of earshot of the public, of course).
These were vanity pieces for the wealthy. You had to stand still for a long time to get a good pic. Only one person could keep the kids still, the nanny. And you can't have the hired help in the shot.
Before Photoshop there was the airbrush...and this sure looks like an airbrushed background to me. They may just have airbrushed out a busy background though.
ReplyDeleteWhat is that? A burka?
ReplyDeleteAnon, just look at the LINK. That's why I put them there.
ReplyDeleteSheesh...
At least the child is alive. It was common practice among the Victorians to make photographs of deceased children. In tasteless moments at the museum, we used to refer to them as "dead baby pictures" (out of earshot of the public, of course).
ReplyDeletebunnits, I've posted some postmortem photos of deceased children (use the search box in the right sidebar).
ReplyDeleteI wonder why they tried so hard to hide the "mother"? What's wrong with having mom in the picture?
ReplyDeleteThese were vanity pieces for the wealthy. You had to stand still for a long time to get a good pic. Only one person could keep the kids still, the nanny. And you can't have the hired help in the shot.
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