Untitled (Portrait of Woman) 1850 - 1899

"Untitled (Portrait of Woman)" is a carte de visite photograph by E. C. Kimball, dating from 1850-1899. The photograph captures a young woman, dressed in a fashionable 19th-century outfit, with her gaze directed slightly downwards. The image's intimate scale and soft focus, characteristic of the carte de visite format, creates a sense of personal connection. The photograph provides insight into the photographic practices and fashion of the era and exemplifies the widespread popularity of this photographic format during the mid-to-late 19th century.