Portret van een onbekend meisje 1881 - 1889

This carte de visite, "Portret van een onbekend meisje" (Portrait of an Unknown Girl), was created by Henri Thillier in Paris between 1881 and 1889. The photograph features a young girl in a detailed, formal outfit, standing against a blurred background. The image is a poignant reminder of the popularity of carte de visite portraiture during the late 19th century. These small-format photos served as a way for people to share personal images with friends and family. The photograph's delicate details and the girl's melancholic expression provide a glimpse into the lives of those who lived during this time period.