Eugénie Schlosser 1861

André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri's 1861 carte-de-visite album page, titled "Eugénie Schlosser," features six different poses of the subject. Disdéri, a pioneer of photography, popularized the small, standardized portrait format known as the carte-de-visite. The images capture Eugénie Schlosser in a variety of poses, showcasing Disdéri's skill in capturing subtle nuances of expression and gesture. The composition and lighting are characteristic of the carte-de-visite format, which achieved widespread popularity in the mid-19th century as a way for people to share portraits with friends and family.