Mlle Mourawieff dans Gisèle 1863

André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri’s 1863 carte de visite, “Mlle Mourawieff dans Gisèle,” captures a ballerina in a series of poses, showcasing her artistry and the precision of Disdéri’s photographic technique. The six images arranged on a single page are a testament to Disdéri’s pioneering work with the carte de visite format. The photographs, featuring Mlle Mourawieff, a famous ballerina of the time, in a performance of the popular ballet, “Giselle,” reveal a snapshot of the Parisian theater world. This type of photograph offered a unique glimpse into the world of the performing arts, becoming highly popular and contributing to Disdéri’s fame as the inventor of the carte de visite format.