Prince Moskova at Chalons 1857

"Prince Moskova at Chalons," a photograph by Gustave Le Gray taken in 1857, portrays a man in a military uniform standing outside a building in Chalons, France. Le Gray, a pioneer in the art of photography, was known for his mastery of the calotype process, producing images with sharp detail and delicate tones. The image, held at The Art Institute of Chicago, reveals the beauty of the early photographic medium, showcasing Le Gray's ability to capture the human form and its environment with clarity and precision.