Letter: The naked truth about modelling
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Sir: Julia Langdon, in her letter to Emily Barr (Section II, 15 February), wrote of Miss Barr being an artist's model. I should like to point out that Miss Barr can be an artist's model for the rest of her life, providing she has the stamina and good health and can stave off negative thoughts during long poses.
Miss Langdon obviously thinks that life models have had it after the age of 25. What rubbish. It would be very boring for art students just to have young nubile models. An old person is equally interesting to draw and students love drawing pregnant models. And what is this about 'doing nothing'? Modelling is extremely hard work and highly skilled. The work is poorly paid and is clearly a vocation. For me, it is a great joy to be working in a creative environment among fellow artists and is extremely fulfilling.
Yours faithfully,
ELIZABETH H. I. ELLISON-ANNE
York
15 February
The writer is a life model, aged 54.
(Photograph omitted)
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments