Portret van een vrouw in een jurk met knopen en opgestoken haar 1864

This 1864 carte de visite portrait, created by Austrian photographer Josef Löwy, depicts an unnamed woman with her hair styled up and wearing a buttoned dress. The small, intimate format was popular during the mid-19th century, allowing people to easily share portraits with loved ones. Löwy's work, characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a realistic style, exemplifies the high standards of portraiture during this era. The woman's expression suggests a sense of formality and reserved composure, reflecting the social norms of the time.