Portret van Janny Macnab Possibly 1871 - 1878

"Portret van Janny Macnab" is a portrait photograph created by the husband and wife photographic team Mr. & Mrs. Oswald Allen, sometime between 1871 and 1878. The image depicts Janny Macnab standing in a formal pose, wearing a white dress and a veil, and holding a piece of paper. The photograph is a classic example of the carte de visite style, a popular format for portrait photography in the 19th century. The small size and simple composition of the photograph, combined with its subject matter, suggest that this was likely a personal portrait intended for family and friends.