Portret van een vrouw met witte klederdrachtmuts c. 1874

"Portret van een vrouw met witte klederdrachtmuts" (c. 1874) by the Gebroeders IJpma is a small, intimate portrait of a woman in traditional Dutch dress. The photograph, measuring just 82 mm in height and 51 mm in width, captures the subject's gaze directly, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 19th-century Netherlands. The use of a simple, unadorned background emphasizes the subject's features and attire, highlighting the importance of tradition and identity in Dutch society. This type of portrait photography, common in the 19th century, served as a means of preserving memories and documenting family history.