Figure in an Interior

This mysterious cyanotype—a museum reproduction of Figure in an Interior—reflects a moment when photography was beginning to redefine how private space could be depicted. At a time when the cyanotype process itself was fresh and experimental, the image reflects both technological curiosity and quiet introspection. 

The unknown artist draws viewer attention to the interplay of shadow and light, the folds of clothing, and the textures of the interior—subtle gestures that bring a moment of domestic life into vivid relief. This amounts to a historical artwork that whispers rather than shouts, perfect for interiors that value subtlety and story.

Details:

• Artist: Unknown
• Year: 1890
• Size: 8”x10” frame with apx 3.25”x4.25” image cutout in custom matting
• Materials: 4-ply acid-free matboard with cream wood pulp fiber core; 120# Matte Cover Paper; Minimalist plastic frame with high quality glass front (an ideal blend for lightweight shipping and hanging with minimal glare!) 
• Museum reproduction sourced from the archives of The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA
• Part of Clutterbutter’s core collection of hand-framed archival art prints