[Seated Model, Partially Draped] 1856–59 Nadar French This photograph traditionally has been associated with Scènes de la vie de Bohème, stories by Henri Murger based on the lives of his friends. The character Mimi, a girl of easy virtue, owed much to Murger's girlfriend Lucille, who died of consumption. Although we cannot know whether this unique print portrays Lucille, the easy attitude of the woman's pale thin body and her beguiling regard confirm her membership in the sorority of [Seated Model, Partially Draped]. Nadar (French, Paris 1820–1910 Paris). 1856–59. Salted paper print fr
[Seated Model, Partially Draped] 1856–59 Nadar French This photograph traditionally has been associated with Scènes de la vie de Bohème, stories by Henri Murger based on the lives of his friends. The character Mimi, a girl of easy virtue, owed much to Murger's girlfriend Lucille, who died of consumption. Although we cannot know whether this unique print portrays Lucille, the easy attitude of the woman's pale thin body and her beguiling regard confirm her membership in the sorority of [Seated Model, Partially Draped]. Nadar (French, Paris 1820–1910 Paris). 1856–59. Salted paper print from glass negative. Photographs
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