Her eyes follow you.

Captured in the cold stillness of the daguerreian process, this solemn woman sits with her hands gently folded, gazing directly into the lens with a look that suggests sorrow… or perhaps warning.
 
There is a heaviness to her stare—a grief unresolved, suspended forever in silver. The passage of over 170 years has not dulled the intensity of her expression. In fact, it seems to deepen it.
 
The image is framed by a delicate gold gilt edge, still vibrant against the moody patina of time. Encased in its original hinged case—now missing its lid like a coffin disturbed—the surviving brass hook still clings to the side, as if holding on out of habit. The interior velvet is darkened, worn, a fitting backdrop for this quiet specter.
 
Perfect for collectors of the eerie and arcane, this piece feels less like a portrait… and more like a lingering presence.
 
Measures about 2.5" x 3"