Portret van een staande vrouw 1857 - 1864

This photograph, "Portret van een staande vrouw," was created by the studio Wegner & Mottu between 1857 and 1864. It depicts a woman standing in a formal pose, wearing a long dress with an elaborate skirt and a shawl or jacket. The image is a carte de visite, a small format photograph popular in the mid-19th century. This specific example is from the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The photograph offers a glimpse into fashion and portraiture practices of the time.