Clara Pilvois 1867

"Clara Pilvois" is a carte-de-visite photograph taken by André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri in 1867. The portrait captures Clara Pilvois in four poses, showcasing Disdéri's innovative technique of using multiple lenses to create a series of images on a single photographic plate. This format became popular in the mid-19th century, allowing for affordable and easily-reproducible portraits. The image, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the life and fashion of a woman in 19th-century France. The photograph's formal composition and crisp detail are characteristic of Disdéri's style.