Portret van een zittende oude vrouw 1850 - 1867

"Portret van een zittende oude vrouw" (Portrait of a seated old woman) is a carte de visite photograph created between 1850 and 1867 by Dutch photographer Henri Pronk. The photograph captures a seated elderly woman in a formal pose, wearing a dress typical of the mid-19th century, with a lace cap and a book on the table beside her. The small size and formal portraiture are characteristic of the carte de visite format, popular in the 19th century for sharing personal portraits. This specific work showcases Pronk's skill in capturing detail and conveying a sense of dignity in his subjects.