Mlle Rousseau 1863

"Mlle Rousseau" is a carte de visite photograph created by André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri in 1863. The image, which is part of a larger album page, shows the subject in six different poses. Disdéri, a renowned French photographer, was known for his innovative use of the carte de visite format, a small photographic portrait that became popular in the mid-19th century. This particular photograph showcases Disdéri's skillful composition and his ability to capture subtle variations in expression and posture. The carte de visite format revolutionized portraiture, making it accessible to the general public and contributing to the spread of photography as a form of personal documentation and social communication.