The portraits depict a certain glamour, sophistication and intelligence ranging from the 1913s to the present day. The exhibition showcased the talents of a variety of photographers who I admire;Baron De Meyer, Edward Steichen, Man Ray and Cecil Beaton, as well as portraits by celebrated contemporary photographers such as Annie Leibovitz, Mario Testino, Helmut Newton, Nan Goldin and Herb Ritts.
I felt the earlier pictures represented their subjects core, as a picture of Virginia Woolfe suggests a mood of sadness and vulnerability that aren't present in the portraits of the past decade, which appear glossier and more stylised.
Looking back over the portraits I've noticed that I am particularly drawn to the black and white pictures particularly from the early decades. They seem to resonate a certain sombre but exhilarating mood. Also, the people portrayed hold a certain fascination and elegance.
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