Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1868 - 1900

This carte de visite, a popular photographic format of the 19th century, was created by Hermanus Jodocus Weesing, a Dutch photographer active in Amsterdam from 1868 to 1900. The portrait depicts an unknown woman with her hair styled in a fashionable updo, and she is adorned with earrings, a brooch, and a dark, possibly velvet, coat. The image showcases Weesing's skill in capturing the details of his subject, highlighting the social trends and attire of the late 19th century. The card's small size, measuring 100 mm by 62 mm, is typical of the carte de visite format, which was often used to share portraits with friends and family.