[Trying for Snapshots] 1861 - 1867

"Trying for Snapshots" is a carte de visite photograph by Pierre-Louis Pierson, a French photographer active in the 19th century. This intimate portrait, taken between 1861 and 1867, captures a woman in a contemplative pose, her gaze directed downwards. The subject's elaborate hairstyle and ornate jewelry suggest a sense of elegance and refinement, common in the era's portraiture. The photograph is an example of the popular carte de visite format, small-scale prints that were widely exchanged during the mid-19th century.