[Countess de Castiglione, from Série des Roses] 1895

This photograph, "Countess de Castiglione, from Série des Roses" (1895), captures a portrait of the Countess, a renowned beauty and fashion icon, by renowned photographer Pierre-Louis Pierson. The Countess, adorned in a lavish gown and elaborate floral headdress, leans back with an air of elegance, holding a fan in her hand. The image, a part of the "Série des Roses" series, showcases Pierson's mastery of capturing the refined essence of his subjects, highlighting the Countess’s allure and societal influence. It currently resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.