Carte de visite albumen photograph showing a young woman, possibly a member of the Edinburgh Ladies’ Art Club, posed as an artist at an easel, holding a palette and brushes. The photograph is credited to J. Horsburgh, Photographer & Portrait Painter, 131 Princes Street (West End), Edinburgh. The mount style and imprint indicate a late 19th century date.

The subject is shown actively painting a canvas, a relatively uncommon occupational theme for female sitters in the carte de visite format. The composition emphasizes the dual identity of photographer and painter promoted in Horsburgh’s imprint.

Photographer’s imprint on recto reads “J Horsburgh Artist” with address at 131 Princes Street West End, Edinburgh. The verso advertises Horsburgh as Photographer & Portrait Painter and notes royal patronage, stating “Patronised by Her Majesty the Queen and by H.R.H. The Duke of Connaught,” along with the printed statement “Negative of this preserved.”