Portret van een onbekende vrouw c. 1870 - 1895

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" (Portrait of an unknown woman) is a sepia-toned photograph created by R. Barthel around the late 19th century. The image depicts a woman in a dark dress with elaborate embroidery and a delicate necklace, suggesting a woman of the upper class. The photograph's modest size and formal composition point to a studio portrait, capturing a specific moment in the life of an otherwise unknown individual. The photograph serves as a historical document, providing a glimpse into fashion, social class, and photographic practices of the late 19th century.