Portret van een oude vrouw 1880 - 1890

"Portret van een oude vrouw" is a portrait photograph created between 1880 and 1890 by Carel Eduard Westerborg, a Dutch photographer known for his portraits. This small-scale photograph, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases a woman in a formal pose. Her attire and the ornate framing suggest a middle-class or upper-class individual, emphasizing the artistry and social significance of photography in 19th-century Netherlands. The image provides a glimpse into the life and fashion of the period.