Fotoreproductie van Esmeralda door Antoine Wiertz before 1868

This photograph by Edmond Fierlants, a Belgian photographer active in the mid-19th century, is a reproduction of Antoine Wiertz's painting "Esmeralda." Created before 1868, the image captures a seated woman, likely Esmeralda from Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame," in a pensive pose. The photograph, measuring 152 mm in height and 115 mm in width, showcases Fierlants' skill in capturing the details and emotion of the original artwork. Fierlants was known for his photographic documentation of art, and this reproduction is a testament to his dedication to preserving the works of his contemporaries.