Pietro Magni, The Reading Girl c. 1862

"The Reading Girl" is a stereoscopic photograph by Roger Fenton, taken around 1862. This image depicts a marble sculpture by Pietro Magni of a young woman seated in a chair and reading a book. The sculpture's realistic details, such as the drape of the woman's clothing and the expression on her face, capture the tranquility of the scene. This stereoscopic image, designed to be viewed through a stereoscope, provides a three-dimensional effect, enhancing the realism of the sculpture. The photograph is a testament to the skill of both the sculptor and the photographer.