Portret van een zittende vrouw met boek 1860 - 1900

This 19th-century carte de visite by the photographer Victor depicts a seated woman holding a book. The small size and formal pose are characteristic of the popular format, which allowed people to exchange portraits in the Victorian era. The image captures the sitter’s serious expression and elegant attire, typical of the time. The photograph is a testament to the rise of photography as a popular art form in the late 19th century.