Portret van een zittende vrouw 1864 - 1901

"Portret van een zittende vrouw" (Portrait of a Seated Woman) is a small, intimate portrait by Louis Désiré Dupont, a Belgian photographer known for his daguerreotypes and carte-de-visite portraits. The subject is depicted in a seated pose, her gaze directed towards the viewer with a reserved expression. The photograph captures the details of her attire, including her elaborate dress, the intricate hair style, and the chair on which she sits. While Dupont's work often displayed an elegant, slightly formal approach, this image's intimate scale and the subject's candid expression offer a glimpse into the artist's skill in capturing the individual's essence.