Portret van een vrouw 1864 - 1886

"Portret van een vrouw" (Portrait of a Woman) is a daguerreotype, a photographic process popular in the mid-19th century. Created by the Gebroeders Delboy, this small, intimate portrait, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a woman in a simple dress with a serious expression. The image is typical of early photography and is a valuable example of the evolution of portraiture during that period. Daguerreotypes were renowned for their detail and sharpness, providing a unique perspective on the lives of everyday people.