Lovely Portrait Photos of Fuller-Figured Women in the Late 19th Century

In the late 19th century, fuller-figured women were often celebrated for their rounder, more voluptuous bodies, which were considered symbols of femininity and fertility. While the ideal hourglass figure with a small waist was highly sought after, women with fuller figures were still admired for their health and abundance, often reflecting wealth and social status.

Fashion in this era including corsets and voluminous skirts, sometimes enhanced these curves, but the appreciation for fuller body types remained in both art and culture. The Victorian aesthetic valued softness and curviness, contrasting with today’s more narrow ideals of beauty.

Here below is a set of lovely photos that shows portraits of fuller-figured women in the late 19th century.