Les Femmes Malgaches (Plate 28) 1863

"Les Femmes Malgaches (Plate 28)" is a photograph taken by Désiré Charnay in 1863. The image depicts three Malagasy women, their bodies clothed in white fabric. The women stand facing the viewer in front of a wooden structure, with one woman slightly behind the other two. This image is one of many taken by Charnay during his travels through Madagascar in the 19th century. The black and white photograph showcases the detail and beauty of the traditional Malagasy dress and their attire.