Portret van een meisje, leunend op de leuning van een stoel 1873 - 1883

This 19th-century carte de visite, created by the photography studio Huijsen & Zoon between 1873 and 1883, captures a young woman in a seated pose. The image showcases the popularity of portrait photography during this era, with the subject's attire and the formal composition reflecting the conventions of the time. The photograph's small size, measuring just 85 mm by 52 mm, is typical of cartes de visite, which were often exchanged as mementos or collected in albums. The image's faded tone adds a nostalgic quality to the portrait, hinting at the passage of time and the enduring power of photography to preserve memories.