Intimate space, though a decidedly uneasy mood and doe eyes are especially haunting. One can only speculate as to the circumstance, but her dress is highly unusual for the period. Warm silver tones are sharper...
Canvas back drop and wood floor, perhaps a traveling photo wagon? Seated just below the edge of the hanging American flag. Beautiful and tonal sepia. Measures 3.5 x 5.5”, very good condition with thumb crease...
There is nothing romantic here, she is resigned to a client or a madam behind this camera. Sitting slumped and disinterested, cheap night gown with straps pulled down and black stockings rolled to bare her...
Most endearing precisely because she is not yet confident in her beauty, with averted eyes and lax posture. Studio or practicing photographer for certain, great lighting and professional size (5 x 7”). Likely an artists...