Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1863 - 1890

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" (Portrait of an Unknown Woman), a black and white photograph created by Johannes Jaeger between 1863 and 1890, showcases a woman posed formally in a seated position. The portrait captures the subject's solemn expression and intricate lace detailing on her dress. The photograph's intimate scale and focus on the subject are characteristic of 19th-century portraiture. Jaeger's work exemplifies the artistic trends of his time, using photography to document individuals and capture their likeness. This particular photograph adds intrigue with the identity of the subject remaining a mystery.