Portret van een zittende vrouw 1860 - 1880

"Portret van een zittende vrouw" (Portrait of a Seated Woman) is a small-scale, black and white photograph created between 1860 and 1880 by A. Nissen. The image captures a woman seated in a chair in a studio setting. The sitter is dressed in a dark gown and her face is the focal point of the image, with the photographer focusing on her serious expression and detailed portrayal of her clothing. This photograph is an example of the popular "cartes de visite" genre that gained popularity in the 19th century as a means of capturing portraits and sharing them with family and friends.