[Countess de Castiglione] 1895

This portrait photograph, "Countess de Castiglione," was taken in 1895 by the French photographer Pierre-Louis Pierson. The image depicts Virginia Oldoini, Countess di Castiglione, a renowned Italian noblewoman and socialite, known for her beauty and influence during the Second French Empire. The Countess stands gracefully in an elaborate gown, her elegant posture and refined attire reflecting the fashion and sophistication of the era. The photograph, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, captures a significant figure of the 19th century.