Le peignoir plisie (autre) 1860s

"Le peignoir plisie (autre)" is a 19th-century photograph by Pierre-Louis Pierson, depicting a woman in a white gown, a popular style during the 1860s. The image is a portrait, capturing the subject in a contemplative pose, with her hand resting on her chin. This piece, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the artistry of early photography and its ability to capture nuanced moments of everyday life. It reflects a shift in photographic practice, from strictly documenting reality to portraying emotion and character. The softness of the image and the subject's pose evoke a sense of intimacy and grace.