Pifferaro debout et paysanne Italienne assise, dans la cour du 21 Quai Bourbon c. 1855 - 1982

This calotype photograph, "Pifferaro debout et paysanne Italienne assise, dans la cour du 21 Quai Bourbon" by Charles Nègre, captures a moment of street life in 19th-century France. Nègre's work is known for its attention to detail and use of natural lighting, exemplified in this image of a street musician and a woman sitting on a cobblestone courtyard in front of a doorway. The composition emphasizes the figures' interaction and the interplay of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and realism. This image exemplifies Nègre's contributions to the development of photography as an artistic medium, capturing everyday life with a keen eye for composition and detail.