Le bournous 1860s

Pierre-Louis Pierson's "Le bournous" is a striking example of 19th-century photographic portraiture. This portrait, captured in the 1860s, features a young child dressed in a traditional North African garment, a bournous. The child's serious expression and the intricate details of the clothing create a sense of both formality and exoticism. The composition, with the child standing against a plain backdrop, emphasizes the subject's presence. The image is a testament to Pierson's skill in capturing the nuances of human expression and detail through the medium of photography.