Portret van een non met boek en een rozenkrans 1860 - 1880

This 19th-century photograph, "Portret van een non met boek en een rozenkrans," by L. Henry, depicts a nun in a traditional habit. Her hands are clasped, holding a book, and her rosary hangs from her waist, suggesting her dedication to prayer and study. The portrait's small size, measuring 83 mm by 50 mm, hints at its personal nature, possibly a keepsake or memorial of the individual depicted. The composition and the muted tones of the photograph are characteristic of the photographic style prevalent during the mid to late 19th century.