The Madame B Album c. 1870s

"The Madame B Album" is a photographic album created by French photographer Marie-Blanche Hennelle Fournier in the 1870s. It features a grid of nine portraits, all framed in ornate circles and placed on a background of decorative red and gold lines. The album, now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a glimpse into Fournier's artistic practice of combining photography with elaborate design elements. This album is a testament to her talent and ability to create captivating and personal works.