Portret van een onbekende vrouw met een glazen bol before 1901

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw met een glazen bol" (Portrait of an Unknown Woman with a Crystal Ball) is a photograph by Mathilde Weil, a German photographer active between 1872 and 1942. The image depicts a young woman in a dark dress, holding a crystal ball in her hands. The subject's gaze is directed towards the viewer, adding a sense of mystery and intrigue to the composition. Weil’s photographs were often characterized by their focus on the human figure and the use of light and shadow to create dramatic effects. This photograph is a testament to Weil's talent for capturing the essence of her subjects, with its melancholic mood and intimate details. The photograph is a captivating example of early 20th-century portrait photography.