Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1891 - 1912

This portrait photograph, "Portret van een onbekende vrouw," was created by Dutch photographer Friedrich Carel Hisgen between 1891 and 1912. The image, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a woman in a simple, dark dress, her face turned slightly towards the viewer. The photograph's muted tones and intimate composition create a sense of familiarity, inviting viewers to contemplate the identity and story of the unknown subject. Hisgen was a renowned photographer in Amsterdam, known for his portraiture. This piece exemplifies his talent for capturing individual expressions and emotions through the medium of photography.