Portret van een oude vrouw met boek 1865 - 1881

"Portret van een oude vrouw met boek" is a small, intimate portrait by Pieter Voet, a Dutch photographer active between 1865 and 1881. The portrait depicts an elderly woman seated, holding a book in her lap, showcasing the photographic techniques and aesthetic preferences of the 19th century. The detailed rendering of the sitter's clothing and the overall sharpness of the image highlight Voet's skill in capturing the subtle nuances of his subjects. The image's small dimensions, typical of carte-de-visite photography, suggest a personal or sentimental context for the portrait, possibly a family photograph.