Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1840 - 1860

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" is a daguerreotype portrait by Marcellus Kertson, dating back to 1840-1860. The image depicts an unidentified woman seated, wearing a patterned dress with a lacy collar. Her serious expression and the meticulous detail of the daguerreotype capture a sense of formality and individuality common in 19th-century portraiture. The small size of the daguerreotype (68 mm x 50 mm) suggests its intended use as a personal keepsake, perhaps a cherished memento of a loved one.