'Marie Taglioni'
1824
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1824
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman. She’s dressed in a high-necked gown with puffed sleeves, and her hair is styled in an elaborate updo with flowers pinned in. A pearl necklace sits around her neck, and her hands rest gently in her lap. The print looks like it was made using a technique that blends light and shadow smoothly. The soft edges and subtle shading give her face a gentle, almost dreamy look. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.
