Portret van een zittend meisje 1850 - 1881

"Portret van een zittend meisje" (Portrait of a Seated Girl) is a carte-de-visite photograph by Charles Reutlinger, a prominent photographer in 19th-century France. This intimate portrait, captured between 1850 and 1881, showcases a young girl seated on a chair, her gaze directed at the viewer. The photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies Reutlinger's mastery of capturing natural expressions and delicate details. The small format, typical of the carte-de-visite style, suggests the photograph was likely intended for personal use, possibly as a family keepsake or as a social calling card.