Marie Stuart 1860s

"Marie Stuart" is a striking portrait photograph by French artist Pierre-Louis Pierson, taken in the 1860s. The image features a woman, likely a model, dressed in a theatrical costume with a striped robe and fur, creating a dramatic visual impact. The composition, with the subject standing against a backdrop of curtains, emphasizes the figure's presence and suggests a theatrical setting. The work is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcasing Pierson's talent for capturing both elegance and a sense of drama in portraiture.