L'accoudée

Pierre-Louis Pierson

1856–57 · Albumen silver print from glass negative · Photographs

To elongate her figure, the countess stood on a stool that is half- hidden under her dress. She would frequently use this trick of the trade.

Artist

Pierre-Louis Pierson

Date

1856–57

Medium

Albumen silver print from glass negative

Department

Photographs

Credit line

David Hunter McAlpin Fund, 1975