A hand-tinted stereo daguerreotype of a young woman posed in a suggestive yet refined reclining posture, her expression pensive as she rests her head on one hand while holding a partially opened book in the other. The figure wears a richly colored red and lavender dress with a white collar, drawn above the knees to reveal white stockings and black footwear. Her direct gaze and relaxed attitude offer a compelling contrast to the elegance of the patterned drapery and fine textiles surrounding her.

The image, presented in oval format with rounded corners and housed in a black paper-covered mount, is part of the distinguished Sammlung Uwe Scheid collection and bears his label numbered “1.041” on verso. The stereo effect is subtle but enhances the three-dimensional depth and intimacy of the composition. A rare and aesthetically striking example of early erotic portraiture rendered with artistic restraint and technical finesse.