Portret van een zittende vrouw 1860 - 1894

"Portret van een zittende vrouw" (Portrait of a Seated Woman) is a carte de visite photograph created by the Ghémar Frères studio between 1860 and 1894. This small-scale, yet striking, photograph captures a woman seated in a simple pose, highlighting the meticulous detail of her clothing and the elegance of her expression. The use of natural light and the focus on the sitter's features are characteristic of the carte de visite style, which was immensely popular in the 19th century as a way for people to share their likeness with friends and family. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during this pivotal period.