Portret van een staand meisje in wandelkostuum met hoed, leunend op een stoel 1850 - 1900

This is a portrait of a standing girl in walking costume with hat, leaning on a chair, made by S. Willis. The photograph's sepia tones and compact composition immediately evoke a sense of early photographic formality. The subject's attire is meticulously detailed. The walking costume, with its structured jacket and layered skirt, speaks to the sartorial codes of the time. The hat, adorned with delicate embellishments, adds a touch of elegance. The girl's posture, leaning casually against a chair, is carefully posed, yet her gaze is direct. The photograph is more than a mere record; it is a study in representation. The subject's clothing and demeanor are not simply aesthetic choices but signifiers of social status, gender roles, and cultural values. Willis uses the formal constraints of the medium to explore the dynamics between identity, representation, and viewership. The result is an intriguing interplay between the subject's self-presentation and the artist's framing.