Les étoiles de jois 1860s

"Les étoiles de jois" is a portrait photograph by Pierre-Louis Pierson, taken in the 1860s. It depicts a woman in profile, seated and gazing off to the side. She wears a dark, ornate dress and a headdress with decorative details. Pierson, a renowned photographer from the mid-19th century, was known for his ability to capture the subtleties of his subjects' expressions. This photograph is a fine example of his work, highlighting the beauty and intimacy of the portrait form. The image is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.