Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1879 - 1883

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" is a carte de visite portrait by Adolphe Zimmermans, a Dutch photographer. It was taken in 1879-1883. This photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the refined elegance of the late 19th century. The subject, an unknown woman, is depicted in a formal pose, her hands clasped in front of her. The image is a striking example of the photographic style of the era, where portraiture aimed to capture the individual's character and social standing. The detail on the woman's clothing, the intricate lace collar and the finely woven fabric of her dress, further enhances this sentiment.