Portret van een vrouw 1864 - 1886

This carte de visite photograph, "Portret van een vrouw" by the Gebroeders Delboy, depicts a woman in a dark dress and hat, posed against an out-of-focus background. Taken sometime between 1864 and 1886, the image showcases the popularity of the carte de visite format for portraiture in the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the life and fashion of a woman during that time. The small size, 83 mm high and 52 mm wide, reflects the typical dimensions of these miniature portraits. The image is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.