Le chàle de dentelles 1860s

"Le chàle de dentelles" is a 19th-century photograph by the French photographer Pierre-Louis Pierson. The photograph features a woman in a lace shawl and dress, captured in a soft-focus style characteristic of Pierson's work. This photograph, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a fine example of portraiture during the 1860s, showcasing the refined taste and fashion trends of the era. The delicate lacework of the woman's attire and the romantic composition of the portrait highlight the beauty and elegance of the subject.