Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1884 - 1896

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" (Portrait of an Unknown Woman) is a cabinet card photograph by Friedrich Julius von Kolkow, a renowned Dutch photographer, taken between 1884 and 1896. This portrait, featuring a young woman in a modest dress, showcases the technical mastery and aesthetic sensibilities of von Kolkow's photography. The work exemplifies the popular genre of portraiture during the late 19th century, capturing the individuality and grace of the sitter. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the small yet intimate image serves as a poignant reminder of an unidentified figure from the past.