Coco Pearl taken by Andre Disderi. 1854.
This photograph just stood out to me; it just has such character. Boy did Coco too! She was a legendary courtesan during the mid to late 19th century. For the most part in France where she managed to bring many of the wealthy elite come under her spell.
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What an incredible portrait ! Early photographs are not known for portraying character, but this one certainly does. It...