Portret van een onbekend Zweeds meisje before 1898

"Portret van een onbekend Zweeds meisje" (Portrait of an Unknown Swedish Girl) is a photographic portrait by Frederick Downer, dating from before 1898. The image depicts a young woman in a traditional Swedish costume, standing with her hands clasped in front of her and her gaze directed to the right. The photograph's intimate scale and focus on the girl's delicate features suggest a personal portrait, likely created for family or friends. It showcases the artistry of photographic portraiture in capturing the individual likeness and character of its subject, while highlighting the cultural significance of Swedish folk dress.