Mathias und Elise Häusermann 1850s - 1860s

This is a portrait photograph by Franz Antoine, taken in the 1850s-1860s, titled "Mathias und Elise Häusermann". The photograph is a formal portrait of a couple, Mathias and Elise Häusermann, standing together. The man is wearing a suit and holds a hat in his hand, while the woman is wearing a gown with intricate patterns. The composition and lighting are typical of 19th-century portrait photography, emphasizing the sitters' faces and creating a sense of realism. The photo is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.