Portret van een meisje met boek in de hand 1868 - 1886

"Portret van een meisje met boek in de hand" is a cabinet card photograph by Dutch photographer Veuve J. van Koningsveld. Created between 1868 and 1886, the image features a young woman standing in a room, holding a book. Her posture is demure, and she is dressed in a fashionable gown. This photograph is a charming example of the portraiture popular in the 19th century, capturing the sitter in a formal pose, emphasizing their refined features and attire. The intimate scale and intricate details of the image provide a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during this time.