Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1886 - 1908

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" is a black and white portrait photograph created between 1886 and 1908 by Dutch photographer H. van der Zijl. The image captures an unknown woman in a formal pose, wearing a dark dress and a delicate necklace. The background features a patterned wallpaper and a carved chair, suggesting a domestic interior. This small-format portrait, measuring 105 mm by 62 mm, exemplifies the popular genre of studio photography practiced in the late 19th century. The photograph's intimate scale and focus on the sitter's details convey a sense of personal connection and intimacy, making it a compelling example of a portrait photograph.