The artwork titled “Skeffington Hume Dodgson,” created by Lewis Carroll in 1856, belongs to the Pictorialism art movement and is classified as a photograph.
The photograph features an individual seated in a formal yet relaxed manner. The subject, likely Skeffington Hume Dodgson, appears composed, holding a long fishing net and dressed in period attire, including a suit and boots, and is equipped with what appears to be a fishing basket. The background is curated and non-intrusive, allowing the viewer’s focus to remain predominantly on the central figure. The photograph is presented in an oval frame, enhancing the classical and refined aesthetic associated with Pictorialism. The artist’s name, “Lewis Carroll,” along with the artwork’s title, is inscribed below the photograph, adding a personalized touch to the overall presentation.
