Portret van een onbekend meisje naast een stoel 1892 - 1909

"Portret van een onbekend meisje naast een stoel" is a portrait photograph by Marthe Ordinaire dating from 1892-1909. The image captures a young girl, perhaps in traditional dress, standing next to a chair, her long hair flowing down her back. This photograph showcases the technical mastery of the photographer and the style of portraiture common in the late 19th century. The image is small, measuring just 105 mm high and 63 mm wide, suggesting it was likely a cabinet card or a carte de visite. These small, affordable photographs were immensely popular in the 19th century, serving as a way for people to capture and share their memories.