Portret van een onbekende oude vrouw 1855 - 1885

This carte de visite, a small photograph popular in the mid-19th century, depicts an elderly woman, likely taken by the French photographer M. Boisdon between 1855 and 1885. The subject, dressed in a simple, dark frock with a large bow, gazes directly at the viewer. Her facial features are accentuated by the shallow depth of field typical of early photography, showcasing the fine detail of her wrinkles and a hint of melancholy in her eyes. This intimate portrait offers a glimpse into the lives of everyday people in 19th-century Paris.