Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1884 - 1896

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" (Portrait of an Unknown Woman) is a photograph by Friedrich Julius von Kolkow, created between 1884 and 1896. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, features a woman in a dark dress with a high collar, standing with her hands clasped in front of her, and features a slightly blurred background. This intimate portrait, captured in a carte de visite format, exemplifies the style of portraiture popular in the late 19th century. Kolkow, a photographer active in the Netherlands, is known for his realistic portraits, showcasing his keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the subtle nuances of his subjects' expressions.