Portret van een onbekende vrouw before 1930

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" (Portrait of an Unknown Woman) is a black and white photograph created by American Automatic Fotografie before 1930. The image portrays a woman in a coat and hat, standing in front of a backdrop, holding a bag in her left hand, and staring directly at the viewer. The photograph is now housed at the Rijksmuseum. This photograph is a valuable example of early 20th-century portrait photography. The work is likely an example of a studio portrait. The image provides a glimpse into the past, offering a look into a period of significant change in fashion and photography. The woman's attire reflects the clothing styles popular in the early 20th century. The posed, frontal composition and neutral expression are characteristic of the portrait genre.