Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1880 - 1900

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" is a carte de visite portrait created by Dutch photographer B.J. Pottjewijd sometime between 1880 and 1900. The small, oval-shaped photograph features a woman in a dark dress with her hair pulled back and a delicate lace collar. Though the subject is unknown, the portrait showcases the style of early photography and serves as a glimpse into the lives of ordinary individuals in the late 19th century. The work's small size and intimate composition hint at its intended use as a personal keepsake.