Un retrato romántico: las carte de visite

Synopsis of Un retrato romántico: las carte de visite

This book provides a detailed analysis of the 'carte de visite' phenomenon in the 19th century, exploring its impact on visual culture and portrait photography of the era. Through its pages, author Carlos Celles Aníbarro examines the evolution of this photographic format, making it an essential reference work for historians, collectors, and enthusiasts of antique photography. Published by the Community of Madrid, the work stands out for its documentary rigor and its ability to contextualize these pieces within the history of art and romantic society.