Portret van een onbekende vrouw met muts c. 1855 - 1870

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw met muts" is a small daguerreotype created by Henry Death, dating from around 1855 to 1870. The image captures a woman in a dark dress and a white cap, seated in a chair. The subject's expression is subdued, perhaps reflecting the somber nature of the photographic medium, and the portrait's small size (70 mm x 64 mm, 83 mm x 71 mm) adds to the intimate and personal feel of the image. The image's modest size, delicate detail, and focus on the sitter's face are characteristic of daguerreotypes, which emerged as a popular form of portraiture in the mid-19th century. The sitter's identity is unknown, leaving this daguerreotype as a glimpse into a past life, highlighting the enduring power of photography to capture moments and preserve them for future generations.