Portret van een onbekend meisje c. 1855 - 1870

"Portret van een onbekend meisje" is a small daguerreotype, likely created by Dutch photographer D. Blagrove between 1855 and 1870. The image shows a young girl, dressed in a dark dress, seated in a chair. The daguerreotype is set within an ornate frame, with a gold-leaf border. The image is typical of the daguerreotype portrait genre, capturing a moment in time with remarkable detail. While the subject remains unknown, the image offers a glimpse into the lives of everyday individuals in the mid-19th century. The small size of the daguerreotype suggests it was likely intended as a personal memento, to be treasured by the subject's family.