Portret van een onbekende vrouw c. 1882 - 1922

This cabinet card portrait, titled "Portret van een onbekende vrouw," was created by Dutch photographer H.C. de Graaff sometime between 1882 and 1922. De Graaff, born in 1853, was known for his portraiture work. The image features a woman, her identity unknown, in a formal pose, a popular style in portrait photography during the late 19th century. The soft focus and delicate lighting, characteristic of the era, give the image a romantic, almost ethereal feel. This small-format portrait, measuring just 104 mm high and 63 mm wide, highlights the growing popularity of personal portraiture in the late 19th century.