Portret van een vrouw, zittend aan een tafel met fotoalbum in de hand 1850 - 1900

This carte de visite, a popular photographic format in the mid-19th century, captures a woman seated with a photo album in her lap. Taken by Maes & Michaux sometime between 1850 and 1900, the image showcases the portraiture style of the era with a focus on capturing the sitter’s likeness and showcasing their social status through clothing and setting. The small size of the image, 84 mm by 51 mm, suggests its personal nature, likely intended for a private collection or to be shared amongst friends and family.