Portret van een onbekend meisje 1885 - 1920

"Portret van een onbekend meisje" is a black and white portrait photograph by Dutch photographer Evert Antonius Kerkmeijer, dating from between 1885 and 1920. The image captures a young girl in a white dress, standing beside a railing and holding a straw hat. The photograph's small size, measuring 102 mm by 64 mm, suggests it might be a cabinet card, a popular format for studio portraits in the late 19th century. The subject's pose and the simple setting are characteristic of Kerkmeijer's work, which focused on capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people. This piece showcases Kerkmeijer’s mastery of portraiture, capturing the innocent charm of his subject.