Portret van een onbekende vrouw met een hoofddoek uit Sindh before 1872

This portrait, taken before 1872 by Henry Charles Baskerville Tanner, depicts a veiled woman from Sindh, a region in present-day Pakistan. The image is a poignant example of early photographic documentation of the region, capturing a moment in time through the lens of a traveling photographer. The woman's modest attire and reserved pose provide insight into the cultural norms of Sindh during this period. The portrait is characterized by its crisp detail and the play of light and shadow, highlighting the subject's features and the texture of her clothing.