Portret van een onbekend meisje 1861 - 1915

"Portret van een onbekend meisje" is a portrait of an anonymous young woman, photographed between 1861 and 1915 by the Dutch photographer Carel Eduard Westerborg. The image, housed in the Rijksmuseum, displays the sitter's head and shoulders, with a simple, slightly melancholic expression. The delicate lighting and focus on the subject's features are characteristic of portrait photography of the period, further highlighting the artistry of Westerborg. The photograph provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 19th-century Netherlands, offering a valuable window into historical fashion and social customs.