Portret van een vrouw, leunend op een balustrade 1858 - 1890

This carte de visite, a popular format for portraits in the 19th century, is a striking example of the work of Dutch photographer A. Böeseken. The portrait, "Portret van een vrouw, leunend op een balustrade," (Portrait of a Woman Leaning on a Balustrade), captures the subject in a formal pose, her gaze directed at the viewer. The crisp details and subtle lighting are characteristic of the photographic techniques of the time. The small size and intimate scale of the portrait suggest it was likely intended for personal use or as a gift. Böeseken's work, like this carte de visite, is often found in family albums, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 19th-century Netherlands.