[Profile with Chignon, Large] 1859

"Profile with Chignon, Large" is a 1859 portrait by French photographer Pierre-Louis Pierson. The image depicts a woman in profile, showcasing her elegant chignon hairstyle. The subject's soft features and the delicate lace shawl suggest a sense of refined femininity, typical of mid-19th-century portraiture. This photograph, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offers a glimpse into the fashionable trends and aesthetic sensibilities of the era.