Portret van een vrouw met muts 1860 - 1880

"Portret van een vrouw met muts" is a small, 83 mm by 50 mm, portrait photograph created by the studio of Maes & Michaux sometime between 1860 and 1880. The image shows a woman, wearing a bonnet and shawl, standing in a pose common to portrait photography of the era. The photograph is presented within a decorative frame, suggesting its intended use as a personal keepsake for a family. This work exemplifies the rise of photography as a medium for documenting individuals and families during the 19th century.