Mlle Rouquet 1850s - 1860s

André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri, a pioneer of photography, created this albumen print "Mlle Rouquet" in the 1850s-60s. A series of eight images showcase Mlle Rouquet, a ballerina, in various poses, capturing a sequence of movement. Disdéri's use of the carte-de-visite format popularized photography as an accessible way to document portraits and everyday life. His work played a significant role in shaping the visual culture of the 19th century. "Mlle Rouquet" exemplifies the evolving photographic techniques and advancements in capturing motion.