Portret van een onbekende non 1860 - 1900

"Portret van een onbekende non" is a cabinet card photograph created by Abel Bordéria, a photographer active in the Netherlands between 1860 and 1900. The photograph features a seated nun in a simple black habit, with her hands clasped together, likely holding a rosary. The image captures the quiet solemnity of the subject, echoing the monastic life. The small format of the photograph, measuring 105 mm by 64 mm, suggests it was likely intended for personal use or a memento of the subject. The cabinet card format was a popular choice for portrait photography in the 19th century, often featuring the photographer's name and address on the mount.