Studioportret van een vrouw met opgestoken haar c. 1863 - 1866

This studio portrait, created by J.H. v.d. Heijden between 1863 and 1866, showcases a woman in a formal pose. The photograph, likely a carte de visite, captures the subject in a simple yet elegant dress. The woman’s hair is neatly pulled back, and her expression is composed and reserved, typical of portraiture of the era. The photograph exemplifies the growing popularity of photography as a means of capturing personal likeness in the mid-19th century. The image is a snapshot of a bygone era, reflecting the fashion and social conventions of the time.