Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1859 - 1885

This carte de visite, or calling card photograph, depicts an unidentified woman in a fashionable dress and seated posture. Created by the Ghémar Frères photography studio in Brussels, the image exemplifies the popularity of portraiture during the 19th century. The studio’s name and location are inscribed at the bottom of the photograph, highlighting the commercial aspect of photography at the time. This small-scale photograph, measuring just 105 mm by 60 mm, likely served as a personal memento or as a way for the woman to share her image with friends and family.