Portret van een vrouw 1860 - 1900

"Portret van een vrouw" is a portrait photograph by Michel Berthaud, a French photographer active between 1860 and 1900. The image features a woman posed formally, likely in her home, with a serious expression. Her attire, with its intricate details like a belt and chain, suggests a portrait of a woman of means, perhaps a member of the upper class. The photograph is a classic example of the carte de visite format, a popular form of portrait photography in the 19th century, which utilized a small, standardized size for easy sharing and collection.