Fille de Shanghai 1870s

Raimund von Stillfried’s “Fille de Shanghai” (1870s) is a striking albumen print portrait of a young woman in traditional Chinese dress. The woman is seated with her hand resting on a silk handkerchief, a fan held loosely in her other hand. Von Stillfried was a renowned photographer who traveled extensively, documenting the cultures and people he encountered. This photograph, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to his keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.