Portret van een onbekend meisje by Leonard Stollenwerk

Portret van een onbekend meisje 1864 - 1883

leonardstollenwerk

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

photo restoration

light coloured

white palette

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Portret van een onbekend meisje" is a small-scale portrait photograph by Dutch photographer Leonard Stollenwerk. The image depicts a young girl with dark hair and a serious expression, looking directly at the viewer. It's a simple yet captivating portrait, showcasing Stollenwerk's skill in capturing a candid moment in a child's life. The photograph, dating from 1864 to 1883, is a quintessential example of the "carte de visite" format, popular in the 19th century for capturing and sharing portraits.