Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1861 - 1865

This carte de visite, created by the photography studio Carjat et Cie. between 1861 and 1865, features an unidentified woman in a formal pose. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the popularity of portrait photography in the 19th century. The small, intimate format of the carte de visite was a popular way for individuals to share images of themselves with friends and family, documenting fashion and social trends of the time.