Portret van een Chinese vrouw uit Macao 1867 - 1880

This portrait of a Chinese woman from Macau was captured by the photography studio G.R. Lambert & Co. between 1867 and 1880. The photo, which is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases the sitter in a formal pose, wearing traditional Chinese attire. The composition, featuring a small table and chair, further emphasizes the subject's elegance and dignity. The photograph provides a glimpse into the lives of Chinese people in Macau during the 19th century and exemplifies the growing popularity of photography as a means of documenting social and cultural transformations.