Portret van Maria Lobrij van Troostenburg de Bruijn-Simon Thomas in een avondjapon van lila satijn, met zwarte overjapon c. 1911

This portrait photograph, taken by Dutch photographer Friedrich Carel Hisgen around 1911, depicts Maria Lobrij van Troostenburg de Bruijn-Simon Thomas in a formal pose. She is dressed in a sophisticated gown with a flowing skirt and a dark jacket, highlighting the fashion trends of the early 20th century. The image, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures the subject's elegance and embodies the artistry of portrait photography in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This photograph is a valuable glimpse into the style and societal norms of that era.