Title:
Family Gathering Outside a House, France, Photographer unknown, circa 1860s
Description:
This early French stereoview depicts a posed group portrait of ten individuals, likely members of an extended family or close acquaintances, gathered outdoors in a cobblestone courtyard. Several men, women, and children sit or stand near a small table, some holding glasses, suggesting a convivial occasion. The building behind them features tall windows with shutters and a partially open doorway. The attire reflects mid-19th-century rural or provincial clothing styles, including bonnets, aprons, and brimmed hats. The warm sepia tones and soft focus are typical of early albumen or salted paper prints mounted on plain cream cardstock. This photograph offers an authentic glimpse into domestic social life in France during the 1860s.
Photographer/publisher:
Photographer unknown
Period/date:
Circa 1860s
Dimensions:
Approximately 17.5 x 8.5 cm
Condition:
Very good; light overall fading consistent with age, minor surface spots, no creases or tears.
Reverse:
Reverse blank.
Keywords:
France, family portrait, courtyard, 19th century, social gathering
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