Portret van een meisje c. 1860 - 1865

"Portret van een meisje," a portrait of a young girl, was created by Dutch photographer G. Hoogwinkel jr. around 1860-1865. This intimate, small-scale (97 mm x 59 mm) carte-de-visite photograph captures the subject in a simple, yet elegant pose, wearing a plaid dress and standing beside a draped curtain. The girl's calm expression, carefully arranged hair and dress, and the use of a background curtain, were common elements of portrait photography in the 19th century, reflecting the popularity of this photographic style. This image is a snapshot of a specific time and place, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during the mid-19th century.