The Madame B Album c. 1870s

"The Madame B Album" is a photographic work by Marie-Blanche Hennelle Fournier, dating back to the 1870s. It showcases eight oval portraits arranged within a rustic frame of twigs and blue ribbons. This album serves as a visual testament to Fournier's skill in both photography and artistic arrangement, while offering a glimpse into the lives and fashions of a notable family in 19th-century France. The intimate scale and composition of the work suggest a personal connection between the artist and her subjects. "The Madame B Album" is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.