[lace] Re: Eugenie - portrait; painted vs. photography

[Susan Reishus]

"I saw a photographic exhibit about Empress Eugenie and Napoleon III with  
several photographs of her, and one realizes that she was much better
looking 
in  portraits than in photographs."  Devon
***

At least in part, it is due to black and white (or sepia) photography.  It is
the least flattering in portraits, often used in landscapes where one wants
stark detail, unless a details of a craggy old face are to be amplified.
 Color does wonders for anyone, whether on the face, clothing, or backdrop.  I
think Renoir and Rubens help illustrate that point.

Of course, artists take creative license, and of course under commission to
"hierarchy" and interest in continuing one's career, one would give the
subject their full due.  <smile>

Back to lace ...

Best,
Susan Reishus

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