The White Fawn c. 1868

"The White Fawn" is a carte de visite photograph by Jeremiah Gurney, created circa 1868. This type of photograph, popular in the mid-19th century, showcases a female performer in a theatrical costume. The image portrays a young woman, likely a dancer, dressed in a delicate, frilled outfit, leaning against a draped velvet backdrop. The photo, showcasing the performer's stage name, is a striking example of 19th-century portraiture and theatrical documentation. The carte de visite format, small and easily exchanged, allowed for the sharing of images of popular figures like this performer.