Portret van een onbekende vrouw before 1898

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" (Portrait of an Unknown Woman), a photograph by Lafayette, was taken before 1898. It shows a woman in a light dress, with a feathered shawl draped over her shoulder, standing in a studio setting. The photograph's soft focus, characteristic of Lafayette's style, creates a sense of intimacy and mystery around the subject. The unknown woman's gaze adds to the enigmatic nature of the portrait. This work is representative of the portraiture that flourished in the late 19th century, highlighting the beauty and individuality of the subject.