Twintig portretten van Marguerite Vaillant-Couturier en Julia Subra before 1892

This album of photographs, created by renowned French photographer Nadar before 1892, showcases twenty portraits of dancers Marguerite Vaillant-Couturier and Julia Subra. The images, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, capture the elegance and movement of the dancers in a series of poses. Nadar, a pioneer of photography, was known for his innovative techniques and his portraits of prominent figures of his time. The album exemplifies his mastery of the medium and offers a glimpse into the world of dance in 19th-century Paris.