[Vignetted portrait, woman holding a baby] 1850s - 1860s

This vignette portrait by Alfred Capel Cure, a British photographer active in the mid-19th century, captures a woman holding a baby. Taken sometime between the 1850s and 1860s, the image showcases the delicate details of the woman's clothing, including a patterned shawl and a hat adorned with feathers. The soft focus and the vignette effect, a popular technique during the Victorian era, add a sense of intimacy to this tender moment. This small-scale work, currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offers a glimpse into family life during the period.