Musing (Mrs. A. Van Besten), C. 1910
Alfonse Van Basten was a Belgian painter who lived from 1865 to 1928. His autochromes were some of his most popular work. This piece, titled Musing, is a portrait shot of his wife. This photograph of his wife holding their dog in her lap is indeed a great work of art. He and his friend were both acclaimed for their work in autochromes and their lectures at Dutch photography societies.