Portret van een vrouw, zittend aan een tafel c. 1865

This portrait photograph, titled "Portret van een vrouw, zittend aan een tafel," was created by Belgian photographer Palmer Descamps around 1865. The image features a woman seated in a chair, posed in a formal manner. The woman's attire, her posture, and the small size of the photograph suggest this is a cabinet card, a popular format for portraits during the 19th century. The image is characterized by a sharp focus and detailed rendering, which was typical of Descamps' work. The composition, with the woman sitting beside a table and chair, creates a sense of intimacy and invites the viewer to observe the subject closely.