Portret van een staand meisje, leunend op de leuning van een stoel 1858 - 1890

"Portret van een staand meisje, leunend op de leuning van een stoel," is a portrait photograph by A. Böeseken, created between 1858 and 1890. This small-format, black and white photograph depicts a young girl standing, her arm resting on the back of a chair. She is dressed in a striped dress with a white bow at the neck. The subject's direct gaze and posed posture are characteristic of early portrait photography. Böeseken, a Dutch photographer, was active during the 19th century, a time when portraiture became increasingly popular, offering a glimpse into personal lives and social interactions.