[Studio Portrait: Woman Standing Wearing Shawl, Brazil] 1864 - 1866

This carte-de-visite photograph, taken by Christiano Junior in Brazil between 1864 and 1866, depicts a woman standing in front of a table. She is wearing a white dress with a gingham pattern and a shawl with a fringed edge, her face and shawl casting shadows. This studio portrait exemplifies the genre of portraiture prevalent in the 19th century, capturing the subject in a posed and formal setting. The image offers a glimpse into the life of a woman in Brazil during the mid-19th century, highlighting the sartorial choices of the era.