Portret van een onbekende vrouw before 1897

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" is a 19th-century photographic portrait of a woman in a white dress and large bonnet, taken by Riffarth & Cie. Meisenbach. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a striking example of early photographic portraiture. The subject's identity remains unknown, adding a layer of intrigue to the image. The composition is simple, emphasizing the woman's elegant pose and the delicate details of her attire. This image showcases the technical advancements in photography during this period and highlights the emerging popularity of portraiture as a means of capturing individual identity.