Portret van (vermoedelijk) een Surinaamse vrouw aangeduid als Ada c. 1890 - 1915

This portrait, created by R. del Castilho around the turn of the 20th century, captures the likeness of a presumed Surinamese woman named Ada. The photograph's intimate scale and formal composition, typical of portraiture during this period, emphasizes Ada’s gaze and creates a sense of connection with the viewer. While details about Ada's life and the artist remain elusive, this photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary individuals from a time when photography was gaining popularity as a means of documentation and personal expression.