Eugénie Schlosser dans Gracioza 1861

"Eugénie Schlosser dans Gracioza" is a carte de visite photograph by André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri, created in 1861. The photograph features Eugénie Schlosser, a famous dancer of the time, dressed in a bullfighter costume, performing a series of poses, captured by Disdéri's innovative photographic technique. The carte de visite was a popular format for portraits in the 19th century, and Disdéri's studio in Paris was particularly renowned for its high-quality, meticulously posed images. This photographic work is a fine example of Disdéri’s innovative approach to portrait photography, which was a forerunner to motion pictures, and an insightful glimpse into the popular culture of 19th-century France.