Portret van een jonge vrouw c. 1890 - 1910

Johannes Leonardus van der Heijden's "Portret van een jonge vrouw" is a striking example of portraiture from the late 19th or early 20th century. The photograph, measuring just 105 mm by 61 mm, captures the young woman's gaze directly, her expression both serene and slightly melancholic. The soft lighting and sepia tones create a timeless quality, emphasizing the subject's delicate features and youthful charm. The image's intimacy and straightforward composition are characteristic of portrait photography from this period.