[Three Women,Two Men, and a Child on a Picnic] 1850s - 1860s

“[Three Women,Two Men, and a Child on a Picnic]” is a daguerreotype, a type of early photographic process, by Franz Antoine, a prominent photographer from the 19th century. The image captures a family, with five adults and a child, seated in a park setting, likely for a picnic. This piece, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, provides a glimpse into the domestic life and leisure activities of a wealthy family during the mid-19th century. Antoine’s photography is characterized by its sharp detail and realistic portrayal of his subjects, often depicting them in natural settings.