Le montagnard 1860s

"Le montagnard" is a 19th-century portrait by Pierre-Louis Pierson, a French photographer known for his pictures of children. The image, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts a young boy sitting on a step, his long hair cascading down his back. The boy's pose, the rustic backdrop, and the subject's clothing suggest a simple, rural life, typical of Pierson's work. The photo's intimacy and tenderness highlight the artist's ability to capture the innocence and charm of his subjects.