Portret van Anna Charlotta Jansson 1870s

This portrait photograph of Anna Charlotta Jansson was taken in the 1870s by Swedish photographer Gösta Florman. The photograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures Jansson in a formal pose, wearing a fashionable hat and a delicate necklace. Florman, a prominent photographer of the period, was known for his portraits which often captured the sitter’s personality and social status. The small format of the photograph, measuring just 85 mm by 51 mm, suggests it may have been a carte de visite, a popular format in the 19th century. The portrait offers a glimpse into the fashion and photographic practices of the time, highlighting the role of photography in recording individual lives.