Portret van een onbekende vrouw bij een stoel 1854 - 1865

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw bij een stoel" is a carte de visite photograph, a popular format in the 19th century, created by P. Weijnen & Fils in Maastricht, Netherlands. The image shows a young woman, possibly from a middle-class family, in a striped dress, leaning against a chair with an embroidered back. This simple composition and formal pose were common in portrait photography of the era. The photographer's name and location are printed on the image, highlighting the rise of commercial photography during this time. The work provides a glimpse into the lives and fashion of the middle class in 19th century Netherlands.