Clara Pilvois 1850s - 1860s

This carte-de-visite, a popular format for photographic portraits in the mid-19th century, features Clara Pilvois, an opera singer. Created by André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri, a pioneer in the field, it showcases the artist’s mastery of capturing the sitter’s likeness in a formal, elegant style. The image, part of a larger album, allows viewers to glimpse into the world of 19th-century portraiture and provides insight into the lives of celebrated individuals like Clara Pilvois.