Portret van een onbekende oude vrouw 1855 - 1885

"Portret van een onbekende oude vrouw" (Portrait of an Unknown Old Woman) is a 19th-century photograph by V. Vagneur, a photographer born in 1822. The photograph depicts an elderly woman with a lace bonnet, positioned against a plain background. The portrait's small size and intimate focus on the subject highlight the growing popularity of portrait photography in the 19th century. It is a testament to Vagneur's skill in capturing the subtle nuances of age and character in his subjects. The photograph, likely made between 1855 and 1885, offers a glimpse into the life of an unknown woman during a period of significant social and technological change.