Portret van een onbekende vrouw c. 1892 - 1906

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" (Portrait of an Unknown Woman) is a cabinet card photograph created by Dutch photographer Machiel Hendricus Laddé between 1892 and 1906. The image, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases a woman in a simple, elegant blouse, her expression both reserved and dignified. Laddé was a renowned photographer in Amsterdam, specializing in portraits, and this work exemplifies his skilled use of light and composition to capture a sense of intimacy. The image is a testament to Laddé's ability to create compelling portraits that transcend the passage of time.