Le chemin de Rome s'il vous plait 1860

Édouard Delessert's "Le chemin de Rome s'il vous plait" is a 1860 photograph of an unknown individual, likely a portrait commissioned by Delessert. The photograph is presented within a book, showcasing the artist's work as a photographer, and the image is a testament to the photographic style prevalent in the mid-19th century. The use of light and shadow, the individual's profile pose, and the detailed rendering of clothing are characteristics of the era's portraiture. This work provides a glimpse into Delessert's photographic practice and the social context of portrait photography in 19th-century France.