Ghibert[?]; Alphonse 1850s - 1860s

This carte de visite album page by André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri from the 1850s-1860s showcases six different poses of the same individual, Alphonse Ghibert. This album page, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflects the popularization of photography and the carte de visite format in the mid-19th century. Disdéri, known for his innovative studio techniques and use of the "carte de visite," captured a range of poses and expressions within a small format, making this a compelling example of the genre. The album page format also allowed collectors to display and share these photographic portraits of individuals and cultural figures of the time.