Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1864 - 1866

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" is a small, intimate portrait of an unnamed woman, likely created by E.R. Gard between 1864 and 1866. The photograph captures the woman's likeness in a formal pose, framed by a decorative oval. The ornate design of the frame adds a sense of elegance and sophistication to the image, highlighting the sitter's importance. This simple yet poignant portrait, created during the peak of the carte-de-visite format, exemplifies the tradition of capturing individual identity in 19th-century photography.