Mlle Emma Piron; Mlle Robert 1864

This albumen print by André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri, a pioneer of the carte de visite format, features eight poses of two unidentified women. Taken in 1864, the images showcase the technical advancements of mid-19th century photography and the growing popularity of portraiture. Disdéri's work, often featuring multiple poses, reflects the era's fascination with capturing the nuances of individual personality and expression. The carte de visite format, popularized by Disdéri, allowed people to collect and share photographic portraits, contributing to the emergence of photography as a significant cultural phenomenon.