Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1861 - 1874

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" is a portrait photograph by Albert Greiner, a Dutch photographer active in Amsterdam between 1861 and 1874. This carte-de-visite depicts an unknown woman in a formal pose, with a delicate lace collar framing her face. The photograph is characterized by its sharp detail and the soft, diffused lighting, typical of the era. The oval format and the simple background highlight the subject, making it a timeless representation of a 19th-century woman. Now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, this small but powerful image offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the enduring power of photography to capture individual moments and personalities.