Portret van jonkvrouw De Valencay met Dolly op de arm c. 1860 - 1865

This carte-de-visite, created by A. Schamberg around 1860-1865, is a portrait of a woman, possibly a member of the De Valencay family, holding a young child. The image captures the intimate relationship between the woman and child, highlighting the woman's maternal presence. Typical of the carte-de-visite format, the portrait features a simple composition with a focus on the subject against a backdrop of a curtain and a patterned floor. This type of photograph was a popular form of portraiture during the mid-19th century, serving as a way for individuals to share their image with friends and family.