Portret van een staande vrouw met mantel en hoed met linten 1880 - 1890

This portrait by Joseph Maes, dating from 1880 to 1890, depicts a woman in a dark cloak, with a white collar and a hat with ribbons. The image is a carte de visite, a small photograph format popular in the 19th century, measuring just 84 mm in height and 51 mm in width. The woman's pose and clothing suggest a formal setting, likely a studio portrait, and she is captured in a moment of quiet contemplation. The faded tone and grainy texture of the photograph are characteristic of early photographic techniques, offering a glimpse into the photographic practices of the period.