Portret van twee staande vrouwen met hoeden 1882 - 1895

"Portret van twee staande vrouwen met hoeden" (Portrait of Two Standing Women with Hats), a carte de visite by Dutch photographer Thomas Johannes Kousbroek (1858-1900), depicts two women in fashionable attire, standing before a balustrade. This studio portrait, likely taken between 1882 and 1895, exemplifies the popular trend of photographic portraiture during the late 19th century, showcasing the social and sartorial norms of the time. The small size and intimate composition are characteristic of the carte de visite format, which was widely used for sharing personal images during this era.