Portret van een meisje, leunend op een balustrade 1877 - 1900

"Portret van een meisje, leunend op een balustrade" is a cabinet card photograph created by Julius Cornelius Schaarwächter, a German photographer active in the late 19th century. The portrait depicts a young girl in a white dress, leaning on a balustrade, with a thoughtful expression on her face. The image is a classic example of 19th-century portrait photography, capturing the sitter in a posed and formal manner, typical of the period. The photograph's small size and the delicate details of the girl's attire contribute to the intimate and elegant feel of the piece. Cabinet cards were a popular format in the Victorian era and are often considered to be works of art in their own right. Schaarwächter's photograph is a beautiful example of this genre, showcasing the technical skill of the photographer and the enduring beauty of this historical format.