Portret van een vrouw met een jurk met een boek in de handen c. 1864 - 1887

This carte de visite photograph, taken between 1864 and 1887, features a woman seated with a book in her lap, captured by German photographer Carl Philip Wollrabe. The portrait, measuring 90 mm by 55 mm, showcases the popular photographic format of the time, which allowed for mass production and distribution. This intimate portrait captures the sitter in a contemplative pose, highlighting the growing cultural significance of portraiture and personal documentation in the 19th century. The work is a fine example of Wollrabe's skill in capturing detail and nuanced expression.