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How would you define a carte de visite to someone who had never heard of this term before?

a photograph featuring extreme blurring and vivid colors

an image captured on a glass plate that hardens after certain light exposure

a larger sized photograph that exhibits a reversal of light

a smaller sized photograph printed on cardboard and paper materials

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A carte de visite is best defined as a smaller sized photograph printed on cardboard and paper materials. It is typically a business card-sized portrait that became popular in the mid-19th century, often used for personal or professional purposes.