Michele Cone examines Oriane Otto's portrait of Élisabeth Greffulhe, Proust's muse

Michele Cone authored an article for artcritical on October 7, 2016, analyzing a photographic portrait by Oriane Otto. The subject is Élisabeth Greffulhe, who served as inspiration for Marcel Proust's literary character. Otto, also known as Otto Wegener, created the albumen print around 1886-1887. It depicts Greffulhe in an evening gown paired with a coat lined with Mongolian lamb. The image is part of the Galliera/Roger-Viollet collection. Cone's piece explores the intersection of photography, fashion, and literary history through this specific portrait. The article was published under the artcritical platform, which operates using WordPress. This analysis connects a historical photograph to its enduring cultural significance in literature.