Portret van een meisje c. 1852

"Portret van een meisje" is a photograph by Dutch artist Eduard Isaac Asser, taken around 1852 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The image depicts a young girl, posed formally in an oval frame, with her hands clasped in her lap. The detail of her braided hair and a lace collar on her dark dress is characteristic of mid-19th century portraiture, reflecting the formal styles of the era. Asser's work captured the essence of everyday life, and this portrait offers a glimpse into the fashion and social customs of the time.