Portrait of a Woman
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white photo of a woman dressed in a fancy outfit. She wears a dark dress with a high collar and a flower pinned at her chest. Her hair is styled in a big, round bun, and she holds a bouquet of flowers wrapped with leaves. The background is plain, with just a hint of grass or plants at the bottom. The photo was taken in a studio, as the text at the bottom says. The woman’s pose and clothing suggest she might be posing for a special occasion, like a portrait. To learn more, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
