Portret van een zittende vrouw 1866 - 1882

"Portret van een zittende vrouw" is a portrait photograph by Dutch photographer Benjamin van der Heide. Created between 1866 and 1882, the image depicts a seated woman, likely a member of the artist's circle. The woman is dressed in a dark gown and is positioned in front of a backdrop of a blurred landscape, suggesting a studio setting. The photograph's small dimensions (87 x 53 mm) and the subject's focused gaze underscore the intimate and formal nature of this portrait, characteristic of 19th-century photography. This piece exemplifies van der Heide's expertise in capturing the likeness and essence of his sitters, showcasing the developing art of portraiture in photography.