Alphonse Karr 1850s

This carte de visite, a popular photographic format in the mid-19th century, depicts French writer Alphonse Karr. Taken by renowned photographer André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri in the 1850s, the portrait showcases Karr in a formal pose, dressed in a dark suit and a long coat. The image captures the essence of a prominent figure of the era, offering a glimpse into the world of 19th-century literature and photography. This portrait is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.