Portretstudie van een onbekende vrouw before 1905

This portrait study, created before 1905 by James Cruwys Richards, depicts an anonymous woman in profile. The subject is dressed in a white gown and adorned with a floral corsage, suggesting a formal occasion. The piece showcases Richards's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the subtle nuances of expression in his subjects. The artwork's small size and the intimate nature of the subject make it a compelling example of portraiture in the late 19th or early 20th century. The use of a single figure in a simple pose is characteristic of portraiture during this period, which focused on realism and capturing the personality of the sitter.