This is a framed, charming portrait of a young girl, an albumen print that was popular in Europe and the United States, starting with France, in the late 19th century. The frame is modern. Albumen prints were invented in 1850 by French photographer Louis-Désiré Blanquart-Evrard. They are also known as "chicken egg paper" because they use egg whites. The soft luster of the egg white is a characteristic feature. The deep sepia tones of the albumen print convey the atmosphere of a time more than 150 years ago. Image size: 18 cm high x 11.5 cm wide Frame size: 27 cm high x 22 cm wide #France #Antique #PortraitPhotography #AlbumenPrint #ChickenEggPaper