Le Caracul (L'Astrakhan) 1860s

"Le Caracul (L'Astrakhan)," a 19th-century photograph by Pierre-Louis Pierson, captures a woman in a richly textured fur coat. The subject, likely of high status, is seated and gazing off to the side, conveying an air of elegance and reserved contemplation. The intricate detail of the fur, the woman's elaborate hairstyle, and the soft lighting of the photograph highlight the aesthetic ideals of the period. The image showcases Pierson's skill in capturing both fashion and psychological nuance in his portraiture, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Parisian elite during the 1860s.