La robe écossaise 1860s

This carte de visite photograph, "La robe écossaise," by André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri, captures a woman in a striking plaid dress. The portrait's subdued tones and the subject's elegant pose, captured in the 1860s, exemplify the popular style of the time. Disdéri, a pioneering photographer, is known for his innovative use of the carte de visite format, which allowed for the mass production and distribution of portrait photographs, making them widely accessible. This photograph is a testament to his skillful artistry and the evolving role of photography in society.