The Madame B Album c. 1870s

"The Madame B Album" is an album of eight photographs, arranged in a starburst pattern, created by French photographer Marie-Blanche Hennelle Fournier in the 1870s. The album features photographs of various individuals, likely members of the same family or social circle. The geometric arrangement of the portraits, interspersed with decorative elements, suggests a focus on familial bonds and social connections, common themes in 19th-century photography. The album, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, serves as a captivating window into the social and visual culture of the late 19th century.