Portret van een vrouw 1860 - 1890

"Portret van een vrouw" (Portrait of a Woman) is a small, intimate portrait photograph by Dutch photographer Jan Goedeljee, dating from between 1860 and 1890. The photograph, measuring 81 mm high and 50 mm wide, depicts an unknown woman in a simple, dark dress with an intricately patterned bodice. The subject is framed in an oval, emphasizing her face and the subtle detail of her attire. Goedeljee, a prolific photographer active during the mid-to-late 19th century, captured a common subject matter of the time: the ordinary lives of individuals. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of portrait photography in the Netherlands, reflecting the developing technologies and evolving aesthetic sensibilities of the era.