Napoléon Coste 1859

This carte de visite, created by André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri in 1859, features a series of six images of Napoléon Coste. Disdéri, a pioneer in portrait photography, utilized the innovative "carte de visite" format, popularizing small, affordable photographs. Each image captures Coste in a slightly different pose, showcasing Disdéri's skill in capturing subtle nuances of expression and movement. The photograph, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the life of Coste and the popular photographic trends of the 19th century.