There is not a lot known about the photographer Oscar Gustave Rejlander, and what we do have is only from comments in conversation he made personally. Even then it is unclear any of it can be trusted, born in Sweden he studied fine art and moved to Rome to make copies of large renaissance paintings. When he discovered photography he quickly realised how useful it can be in the hands of an artist, he began taking pictures with sentimentality and strong theatrical, emotional elements with hints of humour. Given his studies earlier in his life he also gravitated towards a classical style of imagery with ornate, grand sets he recreated his favourite renaissance paintings and constructed some himself. I like the poses he has people stand in, they are very classic and have a narrative all of their own, with a contemporary look and classical poses I think I could use these qualities as a juxtaposition in my photographs.
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