Portret van Mimi Lebrocquy-D'Haeyere before 1863

"Portret van Mimi Lebrocquy-D'Haeyere" is an anonymous portrait of Mimi Lebrocquy-D'Haeyere, created before 1863. The image depicts the subject in a seated position, with the composition cropped from the waist up. It is a simple, yet powerful portrayal of the subject, likely intended to document her appearance for posterity, which was a common practice in the mid-19th century. The portrait is in a photo album with the image of Mimi Lebrocquy-D'Haeyere's husband, likely created by a family member for personal use. This work is an example of 19th century photography, also known as daguerreotype or a tintype. It highlights the development of photographic technology in the era, which made it easier and less expensive to capture and share portraits like these.