Portret van Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps c. 1857 - 1862

This carte de visite photograph by André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri, taken between 1857 and 1862, features Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps, a prominent French painter known for his Orientalist and historical subjects. The image captures Decamps in a relaxed pose, standing in his studio, likely amidst his artistic tools and materials. The photograph is a testament to Disdéri's mastery of the carte de visite format, a popular photographic style in the 19th century, characterized by its small, standardized size and widespread use for portraits. The image provides a glimpse into the life and work of a prominent artist during a pivotal time in photographic history.