Félicien Rops 1860s - 1870s

This 19th-century carte de visite photograph, taken by the Frères Ghemar studio in Brussels, features the Belgian artist Félicien Rops. The image captures Rops in a relaxed pose, leaning against a chair, dressed in a fashionable suit of the era. The photograph, a popular format for portraiture in the 19th century, showcases Rops's distinctive features, including his mustache and piercing gaze. This portrait provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent artist whose work often explored themes of sensuality and the darker aspects of human nature.