Portret van een zittende vrouw met boek in de hand 1855 - 1881

"Portret van een zittende vrouw met boek in de hand" is a carte de visite photograph, a popular format in the 19th century, created by Charles Thomas Newcombe between 1855 and 1881. The portrait captures a young woman seated, possibly indoors, dressed in a formal gown. The small, intimate scale of the photograph, measuring 84 mm in height and 53 mm in width, was perfect for sharing and collecting in albums. The photograph’s composition, lighting, and sharpness demonstrate Newcombe’s skill as a photographer. This image offers a glimpse into 19th-century portraiture and the social customs of the time.