[Photo Collage: Woman Holding Bird] 1870 - 1880

"Photo Collage: Woman Holding Bird," created by Uruguayan artist Juan Pedro Chabalgoity (1848-1909) between 1870 and 1880, is a small-scale photomontage that depicts a woman in a colorful dress holding a bird. The image is reminiscent of Victorian-era portraiture, with a focus on detail and a sense of realism. It's a playful yet poignant exploration of the intersection of photography and collage, a popular artistic practice in the late 19th century. The work is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.