Portret van een onbekende vrouw bij een stoel 1885 - 1906

This is a cabinet card portrait of an unknown woman, taken by W.G. Kuijer & Zonen sometime between 1885 and 1906. The woman is dressed in a dark, fashionable gown with a high, ruffled collar and large, puffy sleeves. She stands with one hand resting on a chair, her gaze directed at the camera. The image demonstrates the popularity of cabinet card portraits in the late 19th century, a format that allowed for a more intimate and formal style of portraiture than the earlier carte de visite. This is a classic example of the genre, and the work provides insight into the fashion and photographic practices of the period.