Portret van Marie van Oranje-Nassau, prinses der Nederlanden 1855 - 1870

This is a portrait of Marie van Oranje-Nassau, Princess of the Netherlands, created between 1855-1870 by Leopold Haase & Co. The image shows Marie seated in a chair, elegantly dressed in a long gown with a lace trim, in a formal studio setting. The photograph, captured in the mid-19th century, exemplifies the burgeoning popularity of portrait photography, particularly for capturing the likeness of royalty. The use of a simple background and the princess's dignified posture create a sense of formality, befitting her royal status.