Study of Indian Girl, Mexico c. 1864

This albumen print, "Study of Indian Girl, Mexico", captures the stoic gaze of a young indigenous woman, likely from Mexico, in a simple white dress with a patterned shawl. The photograph, created by Imprimerie d'Aubert et Cie. around 1864, showcases the traditional attire and dignified presence of indigenous peoples in Mexico, offering a glimpse into their lives during the mid-19th century. It is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. The image is significant for its documentation of indigenous people in the Americas, and is a powerful example of 19th-century portrait photography.