Les beau décolleté 1860s

"Les beau décolleté" is a carte de visite photograph, a popular format in the 19th century, taken by the French photographer Pierre-Louis Pierson in the 1860s. The image depicts a woman in a low-cut gown, showcasing the fashionable décolleté style of the era. Pierson was known for his elegant portraits, often capturing the fashionable elite of Parisian society. This particular carte de visite is a prime example of Pierson's work, showcasing both his technical skill and the social trends of the time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this small but significant piece of photographic history.