Portret van een oude vrouw met muts 1861 - 1880

"Portret van een oude vrouw met muts" (Portrait of an Old Woman with a Cap), created between 1861 and 1880 by Dutch photographer Carel Eduard Westerborg, is a striking example of 19th-century portraiture. The photograph, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures an older woman seated in a chair, her gaze directed towards the viewer. Her attire, including a dark dress and a cap, reflects the fashion trends of the period, while the detailed rendering of her facial features reveals Westerborg's skillful use of the photographic medium. This intimate portrait offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during a transformative era in Dutch history.