Porteret van Therese Bobey 1855 - 1890

anonymous

aged paper

toned paper

pottery

historic architecture

traditional architecture

brown and beige

coffee painting

19th century

neutral brown palette

watercolor

This anonymous portrait of Therese Bobey, dating from 1855-1890, showcases the individual's formal attire and elaborate hairstyle. The image is a carte-de-visite, a popular format for portrait photography in the 19th century. The small dimensions and the subject’s direct gaze contribute to the intimate and personal nature of the piece, common in Victorian portraiture. The image captures a specific moment in time, highlighting the sartorial trends and social customs of the era.