The Madame B Album c. 1870s

"The Madame B Album" is a photographic album by Marie-Blanche Hennelle Fournier, created around the 1870s. It is a collection of photographs of classical sculptures, likely from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The album is a glimpse into Fournier's artistic interests and the aesthetic sensibilities of the time. It showcases her skill in photography and her appreciation for classical art, captured in this photograph depicting several sculptures in a grand hall. "The Madame B Album" currently resides at The Art Institute of Chicago, offering a window into the world of photography and art history.