The image shows a young boy standing upright, with one hand resting on a wooden chair. His posture is formal, and he is facing the camera with a slightly tilted head. The boy has short, curly hair and his facial expression is neutral. He is dressed in a dark three-piece suit with a white shirt and a tie. The background consists of a simple draped curtain, and the floor is covered with a patterned rug. The environment portrayed is typical of a traditional photographic studio setup.

Duc d'Alençon

c. 1859

Medium: albumen silver print
Classification: Photograph
Period: 1851 to 1875
Image size: 3005 × 4180px

Description

The image shows a young boy standing upright, with one hand resting on a wooden chair. His posture is formal, and he is facing the camera with a slightly tilted head. The boy has short, curly hair and his facial expression is neutral. He is dressed in a dark three-piece suit with a white shirt and a tie. The background consists of a simple draped curtain, and the floor is covered with a patterned rug. The environment portrayed is typical of a traditional photographic studio setup.

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