Portret van een vrouw 1868 - 1875

"Portret van een vrouw" is a carte de visite photograph by François Touranchet, created between 1868 and 1875. The image depicts a woman, likely of the middle class, posed against a plain background. This small-scale format was popular in the mid-19th century, used for personal portraits and social exchanges, reflecting the rise of photography as a common means of documenting identity and social life. The subtle lighting and focused composition contribute to a sense of intimacy and realism in this portrait.