Portret van Angéle Maréchal 1870 - 1900

"Portret van Angéle Maréchal" is a portrait photograph by Louis Martin, taken sometime between 1870 and 1900. The image shows a young girl, Angéle Maréchal, in a white dress and veil, possibly for her First Communion. Martin's work, while not widely known, exemplifies the popularity of portrait photography in the late 19th century, capturing a specific moment in time and the personality of his subject. The photograph, with its sharp detail and soft lighting, reveals a timeless appeal of childhood innocence and religious sentiment.