Portret van een vrouw met parasol, leunend op een balustrade 1885 - 1900

This carte de visite photograph, "Portret van een vrouw met parasol, leunend op een balustrade," by Adolphe Zimmermans depicts a woman wearing a fashionable dress and a large parasol, leaning on a balustrade. The photograph, created between 1885 and 1900, is a classic example of portrait photography popular during the late 19th century. The woman’s elegant attire, the parasol as a symbol of leisure, and the architectural setting all reflect the aesthetic sensibilities of the era. This small, intimate photograph is a glimpse into the world of a well-dressed woman of the time.