Portret van een onbekende oude vrouw 1855 - 1885

"Portret van een onbekende oude vrouw" is a carte de visite portrait photograph by Belgian photographer V. Vagneur, created between 1855 and 1885. The photograph captures an elderly woman seated in an armchair, her expression melancholic, her gaze directed toward the camera. The small size of the image, measuring just 106mm in height and 61mm in width, is characteristic of carte de visite photographs, which were popular in the mid-19th century for their ease of portability. The composition places the subject prominently in the center, while the use of a shallow depth of field emphasizes the woman's features and the delicate lace of her bonnet. The photograph's timeless depiction of an individual underscores the enduring nature of portraiture, serving as a powerful reminder of the importance of documenting the human experience.