Portret van een staande vrouw 1860 - 1896

"Portret van een staande vrouw" is a black and white photograph by Dutch photographer Louis Robert Werner, created between 1860 and 1896, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The photograph depicts a woman standing in a formal pose, holding a book in her left hand. The image exemplifies the popular genre of portraiture during the 19th century, capturing a moment in time of an individual's life with a focus on details like clothing and facial expressions. The small format of the photograph, measuring 83 mm by 51 mm, suggests it was likely a personal keepsake.